animalcule
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I kind of doubt that there are many actual healthcare workers on this forum, but I figured I'd ask anyway. I have the opportunity to train in an allied health profession that would eventually lead to a job in a hospital or private practice. The program is relatively short, the salary is good, and the job is interesting (and not egregiously harmful in the way some specialties are). In order to gain entrance to the program, I'm required to take the flu vaccine, as well as others (MMR, DTAP, Hep-B, etc) if I don't have high enough titers.
Has anyone successfully been exempted from such requirements when gaining entry to a healthcare training program?
Has anyone successfully been exempted from flu/covid shots when working at a hospital or other medical facility?
Are there areas of the country where these shots are not required in healthcare settings?
Basically, if I'm unwilling to get any new vaccinations, is it impossible for me to train/get a job in the healthcare field, in the opinion of healthcare workers?
Has anyone successfully been exempted from such requirements when gaining entry to a healthcare training program?
Has anyone successfully been exempted from flu/covid shots when working at a hospital or other medical facility?
Are there areas of the country where these shots are not required in healthcare settings?
Basically, if I'm unwilling to get any new vaccinations, is it impossible for me to train/get a job in the healthcare field, in the opinion of healthcare workers?