Nurses reluctant to have swine flu vaccination

Only a third of nurses are willing to be vaccinated against swine flu, according to a new survey.

The results of the poll in Nursing Times have fuelled fears over NHS staff sick leave and the safety of patients in a further outbreak, with the Department of Health describing nurses’ reluctance as irresponsible.
 

It’s untenable to have a normal retirement age in public-sector schemes that is significantly different from the state retirement age

Brian Bailey, Director of pensions, West Midlands Pension Fund and member of High Pay Commission