"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.