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Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Monday, 15 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 November 2021. It was answered by Edward Argar (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Midwives: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether a medical history involving an episode or episodes of myocarditis in a midwife will be sufficient condition for exemption from covid-19 vaccination under plans to require covid-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers.

Answer

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 provide for a medical exemption from vaccination. Individuals who believe that they may be medically exempt, such as those with a medical history involving episodes of myocarditis, should contact their doctor or specialist clinician for advice. Guidance on medical exemptions is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-medical-exemptions-proving-you-are-unable-to-get-vaccinated


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74864
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Exemptions Midwives Vaccination Coronavirus Myocarditis
Link
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