We do not accept varicella declinations for personal beliefs.

We will accept declinations for true medical contraindications.

Erika Sweet, RN, MSN, NP, COHN-S

Director of Employee Health Services

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services

NOTE: New Office Number: (424) 306-4060

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Tiffany Rice
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12:52 PM
To: MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh@mylist.net>
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Varicella Vaccine refusal due to religious beliefs

Interested as well!

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Marilyn Byrd
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 2:44 PM
To: MCOH/EH
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Varicella Vaccine refusal due to religious beliefs

Good afternoon,

I have recently had a new hire request to refuse the varicella vaccine due to her own religious beliefs. No specific doctrine, just her own beliefs.

We have not had this request before now which thinking about it now I can’t believe we have not.

I am curious if any of you allow healthcare workers to refuse the varicella vaccine based on their religious beliefs?

Thank you

Marilyn Byrd, RN MSN

System Director

Employee Health

Office: 812-238-7163

Fax: 812-238-7287

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