Today we will talk about vaccine exemptions!
This will be one of the most sought-after blog posts I ever write! Before we get to the details there are a few things you should know. Unfortunately, as you will see below these exemptions do NOT cover all Hoosiers nor do they provide adult protection against COVID-19 vaccine mandates. We sincerely hope that you will take a few moments and complete our petition HERE to protect Hoosiers should vaccines be mandated by employers. This is a very real issue and cannot wait any longer. The team here at Hoosiers for Medical Liberty is working diligently to protect your rights and we cannot do it without you so be sure to sign the petition and share it with your friends. Once you have completed the petition you will be directed to a membership page where you can become a member for only $10 a year. This membership keeps you up to date on our work, educational events, activities, and funds everything we do! If you can afford more than $10 please consider donating more. We have tried to make membership affordable to all Hoosiers. However, as we continue to work, our costs will surpass the funds we collect through basic membership. Thank you and we hope these exemptions bring you peace of mind! AS PROMISED: VACCINE EXEMPTIONS! I was once in your position. Frantically searching to find out how I would be able to work without getting the flu shot or send my kids to daycare or to school without all of the “required” vaccinations. It is TERRIFYING to think that you could potentially be denied work, daycare, or school. Unfortunately, we are not alone. We frequently receive messages about vaccine exemptions and this issue causes great distress for many families across Indiana. To help alleviate that stress we have tried our best to make this process as simple as possible for you. All you need to do is: download the form relevant to your situation, complete it on a pdf editor or simply print and fill in by hand. By law you are not required to submit anything other than what is included in these forms unless indicated. We do want to be clear in stating that we are NOT a legal firm. We do not offer legal advice or representation. What is on the form? Each form will have a place for the date, your name or your child’s name, the requirements for the available exemptions, your signature, and the corresponding Indiana State code at the bottom for reference. What should I expect when turning in an exemption for daycare/preschool, k-12, or higher education? If you are filling out an exemption for a daycare, school, or higher education designation you can expect some push back. That is ok. Be polite, firm, and remind them they can review the Indiana state code, which is conveniently located on the form, or they can look it up themselves. Often, parents are asked to fill out a form that the school has, you are not LEGALLY obligated to do so. Some parents will complete it to remain in better graces with the school nurse, others simply decline. Some families like to email the exemption form to the school nurse or other responsible party, this allows for written acknowledgment of receipt upon response and can reduce discomfort for those who are nonconfrontational. You will be required to complete and turn in a new exemption each year so don’t be surprised when this happens. Sometimes schools will send home a letter with threatening language similar to: “your child is missing some of the required vaccines. You have until *date* to complete the vaccinations or your child will not be allowed to attend school.” When this occurs, you need to turn in another religious exemption form for that year or remind the staff that you had submitted a religious exemption at the beginning of the year. Another common occurrence is the request for CHIRP authorization. While this doesn’t fall under the exemption, you have the right to revoke participation in the CHIRP system. Read more about how to remove an individual from CHIRP HERE. Each code can be found here:
What should I expect when completing a Healthcare Worker Influenza exemption? As a nurse, I had no idea Indiana code providing exemptions for healthcare workers existed, and I am sure many of you will be amazed to learn this as well. Healthcare workers across the state have endured significant harassment and bullying over flu vaccines and we are excited to provide some education on this exemption. There are a few stipulations you need to be aware of and we encourage everyone to exercise their rights in accordance with this code. You are ultimately responsible for the interactions with your employer. Again, we are NOT a legal firm. We do not offer legal advice or representation. Nothing in this section must be taken as legal advice, we encourage you to seek out legal counsel if you have any questions or concerns prior to turning in this exemption. Indiana code 16-28-14.5 offers four (4) exemption options for the influenza vaccine to employees of a “comprehensive care facility” who “have direct contact with a patient or resident of the health facility.” According to IC 16-28-2.5-3 a “comprehensive care facility” is defined as “a health facility that provides, nursing care, room, food, laundry, administration of medications, special diets, treatments, and that may provide rehabilitative and restorative therapies under the order of an attending physician.” Essentially this covers most hospitals, long term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities and other inpatient rehab facilities. Below you will see the four options you have to choose from.
We have heard countless stories of hospital employees who are being coerced into receiving a flu vaccine and know it is imperative to get this information out as soon as possible. We have had reports of health facilities administering “religion tests” for those submitting exemptions or denying an exemption entirely. I am sure if you are seeking this form for yourself you are already aware that you can anticipate some push back, but again, be firm yet polite and remind them that they can review the Indiana state code conveniently provided on the bottom of the form. If you are fearful of retribution or confrontation at the time of returning this form you may decide to email your exemption form through your work platform to Employee Health Services or to Human Resources. Keeping communication regarding your exemption through email provides you written documentation of the receipt and response to your exemption. It may be advisable to print out communications at the time they are received and save hard copies. Patient Influenza/Pneumococcal vaccine exemption This is another exemption I was unaware of even though I would often send patients to health care facilities that “require” influenza (flu) and pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccines prior to admission. I don’t remember ever having a patient object; however, it was always presented as a prerequisite to being admitted. You may consider providing this exemption letter after you or your loved one has been accepted as a patient to the facility of your choice. It may be considered discrimination if a patient has previously been accepted to a facility prior to receiving an exemption form, and then is denied admission after. In many cases vaccinations are given on the day prior to discharge from a hospital and this may help you. Much like the healthcare worker exemption IC 16-28-14 offers four (4) exemption options as listed below.
I think that concludes the post and should help you achieve your desired outcome. Please email us at exemptions@hoosiersformedicalliberty.com with your success stories! Alternatively, we will start collecting stories from those of you who have faced discrimination or harassment due to vaccination status soon. Keep an eye on the blog for info! Thank you for reading and don’t forget to sign the petition and join as a member!
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Duncan Adams
6/11/2021 09:27:39 am
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/06/registered-nurse-speaks-170-houston-methodist-hospital-employees-suspended-without-pay-refusing-covid-jab-audio/
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Hoosier For Medical Liberty
8/5/2021 08:14:29 pm
Please visit the Covid19 mandates page. There is a legal way to decline the vaccine. For this we must use the available legal methods and then during legislative season we further protect our rights. The more People who refuse the way these employees do the less we will have to work with.
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Kathleen Poland
8/3/2021 02:21:29 pm
I am a member of the Liberty for Moms - Boone County group. We have filed religious and medical exemptions for the mask mandates that were voted on just 5 days before school started. Can you give us in verbiage to use going in the meetings with our school officials as the schools are pushing back on the exemptions, trying to get parents to sign onto 504 plans, asking why they didn't submit exemptions last year, threatening to isolate children in a classroom by themselves and sharing the medical forms with others in violation of HIPPA laws. Parents are frightened to walk into these exemption discussions unarmed with proper advice. Any advice is appreciated. Thank your for all of the work you are doing.
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Hoosier For Medical Liberty
8/5/2021 08:10:42 pm
Hi Kathleen,
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Nicole
8/10/2021 03:25:31 pm
Hello, I live Missouri and stumbled onto your page while looking for exemptions for required vaccine mandates at my employer. I received notice from my employer that all employees will be required to get the vaccination or face termination. Their words exactly. I do not work in healthcare but rather in the banking industry and am shocked at this mandate being required in just a months time. Do you have any helpful info you can give me? I just read that the Catholic Church has OK'd the 3 vaccine manufactures thus making the religious exemption even more difficult. Do you know of an attorney in and around the St. Louis area attacking these mandates? I'm not sure what to do but am certain I don't want to have to get the vaccine especially since I've already had covid and most likely have built up the antibodies. Any info you can give me would be greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks!
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Julie
5/21/2022 11:43:31 am
My child has one year left of high school and there requiring she get the Meningoccal Conjugate. MCV4 vaccine. How do I file exemption for this in Indiana. Thanks
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