Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) recently made headlines in the Bangor Daily News due to their new controversial policy, which requires employees to receive the influenza vaccination or wear a mask. EMMC implemented this new policy in an aim to increase vaccination rates amongst employees. Although EMMC is respecting their employees’ right to decline the vaccination, many employees believe the mandatory mask policy is an infringement of their rights. According to the article, the Center for Disease Control aims for a 90% immunization rate amongst healthcare workers. However, EMMC states that their vaccination rate is around 80%. In addition to providing the vaccination free of charge to employees, as well as stickers that must be present
