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Should all workers in the British NHS ,or working in care homes, be required to be Covid vaccinated ?

Update:

I'm asking whether vaccination is mandatory in these places of work  -- not whether it has been "offered" to staff ,or whether regular testing on them is being carried out .

Update 2:

Anonymous: You're right ,and I stand corrected .

On a more substantive point , I do find it puzzling that any "medical" worker --except for a good medical reason -- would refuse it , as a "significant" number appear to have  .

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  • 2 months ago

    yes, I think that is a reasonable precaution as well.  Those who won't can queue for assistance instead of being paid

  • Anonymous
    2 months ago

    As an NHS worker myself, despite the vaccination being offered, to refuse it would have made me a pariah. Not sure that's a healthy attitude, but it is what it is. 

    I don't think it should be made mandatory, no. But it's a pretty good idea that we are all vaccinated, we handle covid infective specimens and interact with covid positive patients. 

  • Anonymous
    2 months ago

    Nobody can be required to accept a vaccine in the UK but it makes sense for anyone working in a high risk environment to get it done. Somebody who has been vaccinated is unlikely to experience severe COVID symptoms if they get infected but they can still shed virus even if they are asymptomatic. That is why wearing a mask to help contain the virus and social distancing will remain important for some time yet.

  • Anonymous
    2 months ago

    Yes. Everyone should get vaccinated especially those who work in health care.

    You asked if it "SHOULD" be required, not if it "IS" required. Brush up on your English writing skills.

  • Anonymous
    2 months ago

    I believe that's currently in effect. It has been offered to all this group from 1st of this month.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    2 months ago

    They are. I work in food and I have to have a test every 2 weeks 

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