Simon Harris has 'open mind' on legislation to make vaccinations compulsory for health staff

Uptake in the flu vaccine among hospital workers rose from 34% in the 2016/2017 winter season to over 52% last year.

The Health Minister Simon Harris has admitted that he is open to the possibility of making vaccines compulsory among health staff.

Simon Harris said it was important staff at hospitals and care centres were protected against the flu this winter.