Article 29: Provisions for Immunizations

29.01

Hepatitis B vaccination will be provided to Residents upon request.

29.02

Where Residents are exposed to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are proven, protective immunizations, available, such immunization will be provided at no cost to the Resident.

29.03

All Residents are required to present an immunization profile to the Employer which would include a history of immunizations for: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella and DPT unless a Resident’s physician has advised in writing that such a procedure may have an adverse effect on the Resident’s health. Rubella is an exception where the employee is of the opinion that a pregnancy is possible.

29.04

All Residents are expected to have yearly influenza immunizations unless medically contraindicated.