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Vaccination while on leave
Vaccination while on leave
I am currently on maternity leave and won’t be returning to my job at a public hospital till March 2022. Do I still need to get vaccinated per the schedule set out in the Public Health Order (PHO)?
The Ministry of Health is encouraging staff on leave to still get vaccinated. They have indicated though, that the practical requirement would be that you would have both doses before you return to duty. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status prior to commencing work to satisfy the hospital of your vaccination compliance with the PHO.