Flu vaccine shortage creates ethical issues, safety challenges.
Decisions may have to be made as to whether staff or patients get priority. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines help ease choices when it comes to inoculating workers. Quality professionals should be aware of the legal implications of their decisions.
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