/tags/flu-shots flu shots en-US Copyright Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:53:02 GMT /2019-06-07/proposed-bill-would-protect-workers-who-refuse-vaccinations Ohio employees would have the right to sue if forced to have flu shots or other vaccines, under a new proposal being considered by state lawmakers. The Ohio House bill would prohibit employers from firing or refusing to hire employees who object to immunizations. Employees could object to vaccinations because of medical reasons like allergies, or because of philosophical or religious beliefs. Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:53:02 GMT /2019-06-07/proposed-bill-would-protect-workers-who-refuse-vaccinations Marlene Harris-Taylor /side-effects-public-media/2018-10-09/illinois-tightens-flu-shot-requirements-for-health-workers-but-whos-enforcing-it A new Illinois statute aims to boost flu shot rates among healthcare workers by making it harder for employees to decline the vaccine. Lawmakers say... Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:46:07 GMT /side-effects-public-media/2018-10-09/illinois-tightens-flu-shot-requirements-for-health-workers-but-whos-enforcing-it Christine Herman, Christine Herman /news-partners/2018-10-01/think-you-dont-need-a-flu-shot-here-are-5-reasons-to-change-your-mind College students are among the least likely to get vaccinated against the flu, which killed more than 80,000 people last winter. Experts say the reasons are a combination of fear and misperception. Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT /news-partners/2018-10-01/think-you-dont-need-a-flu-shot-here-are-5-reasons-to-change-your-mind Allison Aubrey /statehouse-news-stories/2017-12-28/flu-shot-requirement-ban-moving-to-another-house-committee A controversial bill dealing with whether an employer can force workers to get the flu shot is still sitting in the Ohio House. The bill is set to get a... Thu, 28 Dec 2017 19:50:56 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2017-12-28/flu-shot-requirement-ban-moving-to-another-house-committee Andy Chow /news/2017-09-15/flu-vaccine-bill-may-have-hit-roadblock-in-ohio-house A bill that would prohibit employers, including hospitals, from requiring workers to get a flu vaccine has passed out of an Ohio House committee. But… Fri, 15 Sep 2017 11:51:27 GMT /news/2017-09-15/flu-vaccine-bill-may-have-hit-roadblock-in-ohio-house Jo Ingles /news/2016-10-17/free-flu-shots-offered-on-columbus-south-side Free flu shots will be offered today by the Franklin County Public Health Department. The seasonal shots will be available at Hamilton Middle School on… Mon, 17 Oct 2016 12:54:22 GMT /news/2016-10-17/free-flu-shots-offered-on-columbus-south-side Debbie Holmes /news/2005-10-17/state-begins-supplying-flu-vaccine-to-local-counterparts The state is now helping local health officials get ready for another flu season. The Ohio Department of Health says it has begun shipping tens thousands… Mon, 17 Oct 2005 04:00:00 GMT /news/2005-10-17/state-begins-supplying-flu-vaccine-to-local-counterparts admin