Compulsory flu vaccinations for students, faculty and staff at University of California system

Students, faculty and staff in the University of California system will be required to get a flu vaccination before Nov. 1, part of a system-wide executive order signed on Friday.

In consultation with the UC Health leadership, UC officials say the mandate is an “important proactive measure to help protect members of the UC community and the public at large.”

The newly signed order is also to help relieve the health care system during the upcoming fall and winter flu season amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

A sensible idea. UK universities should replicate the policy, and should offer free seasonal flu vaccinations to all staff and students.

Read more on the Eyewitness News website: https://abc7.com/flu-shot-requirement-uc-coronavirus-university-of-california-vaccine-covid-19-system/6361869/