Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-9-1-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 480-9-1-.03 - Medical Exemptions From Vaccination

(1) The following medical conditions are required to be exempted from vaccination by the employer:

(a) When a health care provider has recommended to the employee that they refuse the COVID-19 vaccination based on current health conditions and medications. Such a claim of exemption must include a signature from a licensed health care provider.

(b) When the employee has previously suffered a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) related to past vaccinations.

(c) When the employee has previously suffered a severe allergic reaction related to receiving polyethylene glycol or products containing polyethylene glycol.

(d) When the employee has previously suffered a severe allergic reaction related to receiving polysorbate or products containing polysorbate.

(e) When the employee has received monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma as part of a COVID-19 treatment in the past 90 days.

(f) When the employee has a bleeding disorder or is taking a blood thinner.

(g) When the employee is severely immunocompromised such that receiving the COVID-19 vaccination creates a risk to their health.

(h) When the employee has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 12 months.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-9-1-.03

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 04, January 31, 2022, eff. 3/17/2022.

Author: Joseph S. Ammons, General Counsel

Statutory Authority: Alabama Act 2021-561.