[MCOH-EH] Exemptions from (mandatory) flu vaccine

[Schweitzer, Kit]

We have a mandatory flu program for about 6 years. However, the employee can opt out because of allergy, contraindication or strong belief, sign a declination, but needs to wear a facemask at work in patient care areas when flu season is declared.
Also, we carry limited doses of egg free vaccine, Flublok.



Kit Schweitzer, RN, BSN, COHN  |  Employee Health Nurse |  Employee Health Oregon Community
PeaceHealth<http://www.peacehealth.org/>  |  3333 Riverbend Way |  Springfield, OR 97477
[peace-logo-lockup copy_480px]office 541-222-2544  |  fax 541-222-2548





From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Balogun, Evelyn
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 1:29 PM
To: MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh at mylist.net>
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Exemptions from (mandatory) flu vaccine


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We are in Year 1 of our mandatory flu program and I am interested in how other organizations managed requests for medical exemptions for issues such as egg allergy, historical but not documented allergic reactions, and other requests.

I also particularly noted a trend towards requesting exemptions for a family (not personal) history of Guillain Barre Syndrome. Does anyone have experience with these requests?

Interested in lessons learned as we already start to look onward to year 2 recognizing that physician outreach needs to play a bigger role.

Thanks

Evelyn Balogun, MD
Medical Director
Employee Health


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