We accept vaccines that have received final approval on the WHO EUL list https://extranet.who.int/pqweb/sites/default/files/documents/Status_COVID_VAX_26May2022.pdf

The CMS omnibus rule has language that allows for WHO approved vaccines in use in other countries (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/11/05/2021-23831/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-omnibus-covid-19-health-care-staff-vaccination printed page 61564):

Accordingly, staff

may be considered compliant with the

requirements within this regulation if

they have received any combination of

two doses of a vaccine licensed or

authorized by the FDA or listed on the

WHO emergency use list as part of a

two-dose series

Lori Rolando MD MPH FACOEM

From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net> On Behalf Of Dr Joe Fanucchi
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 2:40 PM
To: Pamela Caudill <Pamela.Caudill@FlaglerHealth.org>; MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh@mylist.net>
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] COVID Vaccines from outside of US

On 6/15/2022 11:59 AM, Pamela Caudill wrote:

Another COVID question – do you accept proof of COVID vaccines that are not approved in the United States to meet the federal COVID vaccine mandate?  Example – a new hire received a 2 doses of Covishield, an AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in other countries but not in the US.

Any input is appreciated!  Thank you!

Sincerely,

Pam Caudill, BSN RN

Employee Health Services

Flagler Health+

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pamela.caudill@flaglerhealth.org

employeehealth@flaglerhealth.org

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Covishield is recognized by the WHO as meeting immunization requirements.

Joe Fanucchi

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