1. Approximately how many U.S. health workers skip getting yearly flu shots?

2. How has the state of New York addressed this issue?

3. Why do such a large number of health care workers choose not to get flu shots?

4. a) How does nurse Sandra Morales explain her decision not to get the flu vaccine?
b) Do you agree with her reasoning? Explain your answer.

5. Dr. Gregory Poland, a vaccine specialist says health workers are ethically obligated to get vaccinated for both kinds of flu. He supports making flu shots mandatory for health workers. Do you agree with his assertion? Explain your answer.

6. CHALLENGE QUESTION: New York Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Daines notes that health employees are already required to get other vaccinations, including rubella and measles shots. How are the rubella and measles diseases and vaccines different from the flu?