Do nurses have to have the flu shot?

Which states require nurses to get a flu shot?

- California. Hospitals must offer vaccine and report status. ... - Colorado. Hospitals must offer vaccine and report status. ... - Georgia. Hospitals must offer vaccine and report status. ... - Illinois. Hospitals must offer vaccine and report status. ... - Maine. ... - Maryland. ... - Massachusetts. ... - Nebraska.

Do nurses have to get the flu shot every year?

Vaccination is the best defence against the flu and all health care workers, whether they are in direct patient care or not, should get the flu shot every year and get it early.