Sep 29, 2009 1:31 pm US/Central
Rush Medical Center To Require Flu Shots
All Employees, Students, Volunteers And Contractors Must Get One
CHICAGO (CBS) ―
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Rush University Medical Center carries out a drill on Thursday to test preparations for pandemic flu emergency in 2007. Now, they are requiring all their staff and students to get flu shots.
CBS
Rush University Medical Center is requiring all employees, students, volunteers and contractors to get a yearly seasonal flu shot.
The hospital, which dominates much of the Illinois Medical District on the city's Near West Side, announced the new policy Tuesday. The hospital also will require the H1N1 flu vaccine, depending on its availability.
Rush officials say they have ordered enough vaccine for more than 8,000 employees and 1,500 students. The shots will be free.
Some exemptions may be granted for medical and other reasons. But those with exemptions will be required to wear a face mask in all patient areas during flu season.
Several infectious disease groups support required flu vaccination for health workers. Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood also has made seasonal flu shots mandatory for all workers.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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