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Book details
  • Genre:HEALTH & FITNESS
  • SubGenre:Health Care Issues
  • Language:English
  • Pages:38
  • eBook ISBN:9781483542942

The Man Behind The Mask: Why I Choose To Not Receive The Flu Shot

by David Boman, OTR/L, MBA

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Overview
"The Man Behind The Mask: Why I Choose To Not Receive The Flu Shot" details the many issues related to mandatory flu shots for healthcare workers and why the author chose to wear a mask during flu season in lieu of receiving the flu shot. Topics include analysis of the size and scope of the flu, flu shot science, how flu shots are studied and evaluated, documented harm from the flu shot, legislation and financial implications associated with mandatory vaccines for healthcare workers, pharmaceutical corruption, and informed consent. This is thorough analysis useful for anyone considering the flu shot, especially for healthcare workers, health system administrators and policy makers.
Description
"The Man Behind The Mask: Why I Choose To Not Receive The Flu Shot" details the many issues related to mandatory flu shots for healthcare workers and why the author chose to wear a mask during flu season in lieu of receiving the flu shot. Topics include analysis of the size and scope of the flu, flu shot science, how flu shots are studied and evaluated, documented harm from the flu shot, legislation and financial implications associated with mandatory vaccines for healthcare workers, pharmaceutical corruption, and informed consent. This is thorough analysis useful for anyone considering the flu shot, especially for healthcare workers, health system administrators and policy makers.
About the author
David holds degrees in exercise science, occupational therapy and a master’s in business administration. He has worked in healthcare since 1994 as an occupational therapist, practice owner, consultant, manager, director, and executive. He has served overseas in HIV endemic areas working with HIV/AIDS orphans in South Africa as well as assisted in the development of a free orthopedic clinic through a ministry to the poor in the state of Texas. He enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, riding a bike, and running as well as songwriting.