The most recent data suggests that immunising health care workers reduces all cause death of taints by around 29% (this is disputed as it appears to large an effect) - while the influenza vaccine is not nearly as effective as many other vaccines anything ...
Health workers who don't have a flu vaccination are expected to either get vaccinated or wear a face mask as part of new policy. Makes very good sense most especially during influenza season.
Good to see the DHB taking patient and staff safety seriously.
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