Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.19-6. Exceptions
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No resident or employee shall be required to receive either the influenza or pneumococcal vaccine if any of the following apply:
(1) The vaccine is contraindicated;
(2) It is against his or her religious beliefs; or
(3) The resident or the resident’s legal guardian refuses the vaccine after being fully informed of the health risks of that action.
History of Section.
P.L. 2000, ch. 263, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.19-6
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.