Measles rules loom as employers weigh vaccine steps
New York area measles cases spark employer questions about vaccination policies. Federal and state laws limit mandates and privacy rules complicate asking staff about vaccination. Health care and food handlers face unique leeway but cannot be forced to vaccinate. ADA HIPAA and GINA shape protections while courts weigh exemptions and safety duties.
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Political dilemma over flu vaccine and measles concern
Lawmakers questioned federal health officials about the flu vaccine's poor effectiveness this season while voicing strong support for measles vaccination. They pressed why a better match wasn't pursued, noting the drifted H3N2 strain and a six month timeline for a corrective shot, as measles cases rise across states.
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Republican leaders back childhood vaccinations amid measles outbreak
Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell voiced support for vaccines. Boehner said there may be no law needed but all children should be vaccinated. McConnell, a polio survivor and parent, endorsed vaccinations though hesitation arose over parental choice in the outbreak. Christie and Rand Paul were forced to clarify their stances.
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