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
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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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Covishield is recognized by the WHO as meeting immunization requirements.
Joe Fanucchi
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