Nurse fired after refusing flu shots and saying no to a mask

January 16, 2010

By Ann Roser | Thursday, January 7, 2010, 11:08 AM

With the H1N1 swine flu outbreak this year and regular flu now circulating, the

Seton Family of Hospitals ordered staff to either get vaccinated against both

kinds of flu or wear a mask at all times when in patient areas.

At least one nurse said no. She didn't want to be vaccinated because of her

strong immune system, and " I don't feel like putting all of that in my body, "

she said. And she didn't want to wear a mask all day. After being suspended and

given another chance to comply, she was fired last month for refusing.

I'm wondering: Are there others out there whose workplaces — clinics, urgent

care centers or other organizations — required vaccinations against swine flu

and/or regular flu this year? Is anyone else out of job for refusing to do so?

You can reach me by e-mail at maroser@... or by phone at (512)

445-3619. We're planning an article on this.

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