An-Med Workers Fired Or Resign For Refusing Flu Shots
ANDERSON, S.C. --
Half a dozen An-Med employees may no longer have jobs. It’s because of the hospital's flu shot policy.
According to our coverage partners at the Anderson Independent Mail, Tuesday at 5:30pm was the deadline for the workers to get the mandatory flu shot. If they didn't, they would either be fired, or allowed to resign.
Bertha Hunter went to court last week over the issue. but a judge ruled the hospital can enforce the policy. Her attorney promised to appeal the decision, or take it to court, depending on what Hunter wanted to do.
Opponents say mandatory shots violate their privacy, but the hospital claims it will provide a safer environment for patients.
According to the Anderson Independent Mail, 15 An-Med workers didn't get the flu shot, but will not be fired. That's becasuse they were granted a medical exemption. The CDC cleared them under guidelines for Guillain-Barre syndrom, egg allergies or severe prior reaction to the flu vaccine. Those employees will have to wear surgical masks while dealing directly with patients.
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