title: Legal aspects of administering the flu vaccine.
abstract: Although effective, the influenza vaccine is not compulsory and it is essential that doctors only administer the injection in accordance with a patient's real and informed consent. This article discusses the requirements for the lawful administration of flu vaccine to both capable and incapable patients.
authors: School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea SA2 8PP.
authors: Richard
authors: R
authors: Griffith
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D033282:Parental Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014342:Truth Disclosure
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines