Should flu vaccines be mandatory for healthcare workers?

I tend to not be in favor of anything that is mandatory. I think that the employer should make a compelling reason to do something and always allow the employee the choice.
Barbara Janusiak, Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals

NO! That is a personal decision that is made by each individual for various reasons. It is fine to offer, to recommend or strongly suggest, but wrong to make mandatory.
Jerri Longacre, AFT-Healthcare Maryland

I think the vaccines should be voluntary. But we need a strong educational campaign to educate healthcare workers as to the vaccine's value, safety and efficacy. The vaccine should be available at little or no cost.
Helen Ramirez-Odell, Chicago Teachers Union

Yes, flu vaccines should be mandatory for healthcare workers, but it should not pose any financial burden on the workers.
Judith Cunha, Health Professionals and Allied Employees (N.J.)

I don't think flu vaccines should be mandatory for healthcare workers. It is the job of the healthcare facility to adequately educate their workers about the facts and functions of any vaccine so they can make an informed decision to be vaccinated. Because of widespread misunderstanding of the flu vaccine, some healthcare workers may refuse. The remedy is better education, not intrusive and invasive employer mandates.
Emily Plec, Western Oregon University Federation of Teachers