COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement | Safe and Healthy Buckeyes – Wexner Medical Center – The Ohio State University

A limited set of exemptions will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Details about the online exemption process will be shared in the coming days

Health-related

An individual can request a health-related exemption through submission of appropriate documentation from their treating health care provider. Any health-related exemptions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by Employee Health and Student Health Services.

In addition, those with a history of allergic reactions to other vaccines or medical injections will be considered for exemptions on a case-by-case basis with appropriate documentation of the allergic reaction provided by the individuals treating health care provider.

Individuals with a history of either a documented COVID-19 infection or a history of having received a COVID-19 monoclonal antibody infusion within 90 days prior to the deadline will be eligible for a temporary exemption until after the end of the 90-day period. The individual will then be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccination within 14 days of the end of the exemption.

Personal or Religious

An exemption based on an individuals religious beliefs or practices or based on personal reasons can be requested. Employees must submit a request for religious and personal exemptions. As part of the request, the employee must attest to their reason for exemption and explanation. All religious and personal exemptions will be reviewed by Employee Relations in conjunction with Employee Health.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement | Safe and Healthy Buckeyes - Wexner Medical Center - The Ohio State University