Today, many religious groups routinely reject some or all mainstream health care on theological grounds, including Christian Scientists, Jehovah's Witnesses, Amish and Scientologists.5 Feb 2009
Why do healthcare workers decline influenza vaccine?
Multiple studies have been conducted worldwide to examine the reasons why HWCs decline the influenza vaccination. Reasons include concerns about adverse reactions, perceived lack of susceptibility, and alleged lack of vaccine effectiveness [4, 5, 10,11,12,13,14].28 Apr 2017
Which MMR contains gelatin?
Gelatine used in medicines is manufactured according to strict hygiene and safety regulations. Gelatine is used in many different medicines, in the form of tablets, capsules and some vaccines. The only vaccine in the Norwegian Childhood Immunisation Programme that contains gelatine is the MMRVaxpro.
When did the flu vaccine become mandatory?
1960: In 1960, the US Surgeon General, in response to substantial morbidity and mortality during the 1957–58 pandemic, recommends annual influenza vaccination for people with chronic debilitating disease, people aged 65 years or older, and pregnant women.
Is influenza vaccine mandatory in Canada?
In 2012, the Government of British Columbia implemented a mandatory influenza immunization program for healthcare workers. This public health policy implemented a requirement for healthcare workers to either receive the influenza immunization each year or wear a mask while in patient care areas during flu season.
Should healthcare workers get the flu vaccine?
Flu vaccine is recommended for healthcare workers to protect them from getting influenza and to reduce transmission of influenza from them to their patients, their family and their colleagues.1 Aug 2021