Should RNs be forced to get the flu vaccine? Some facilities are mandating it, in an effort to protect patients

American Journal of Nursing

Volumn 106, Issue 10, 2006, Pages 76-79

  Olsen, Douglas P ^a,b  

^a YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING   (United States)

^b Center for Health Policy and Ethics   (United States)

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EID: 33749449904     PISSN: 0002936X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00000446-200610000-00046     Document Type: Review

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