Calls For Compulsory Flu Jabs For NHS Staff

Main Category: Flu / Cold / SARS
Article Date: 03 Mar 2009 - 2:00 PDT

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The Royal College of General Practitioners has called for hospital doctors, GPs, nurses, carers and other staff to have compulsory flu jabs. It is reported that Department of Health figures show fewer than one in seven frontline NHS staff had a flu jab last year! Such low levels of vaccination among staff were identified by the Health Protection Agency as a significant factor in the flu outbreak which affected a number of hospitals at the end of last year.

Dr George Kassianos of the Royal College of General Practitioners said: "The only way to boost the effectiveness of the flu vaccine is to immunise the people who are delivering the care. You are placing patients' at risk if you give them the flu."

Protecting yourself and those you care for

This is a most concerning state of affairs - particularly for older people more likely to be receiving medical treatment or attending appointments. Quite clearly, it's wise to take precautions to protect yourself or those you are caring for from the risk of flu infection - and the potentially dangerous consequences that might follow.

It's comforting, therefore, to know that, in addition to a flu jab, many self-help measures can be taken - to avoid infection, to build up natural immunity and to obtain effective natural relief. Care Directions presents a comprehensive guide to Colds & Flu Protection.

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