Exemption from Vaccinations for Medical Reasons in COVID-19 Vaccination Form

Debated in Parliament on 5 Jul 2022.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim inquired whether the form for requesting exemption from COVID-19 vaccination inadvertently prevents doctors from issuing blanket exemptions for medical reasons.
Ong Ye Kung responded that the form allows for medical review by doctors, who have been provided MOH guidance on conditions warranting blanket exemption.
The Minister confirmed that doctors can recommend blanket exemptions when deemed appropriate based on medical eligibility.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Health whether the existing form on Request to be Exempted from COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement has, inadvertently, precluded the possibility of doctors issuing a blanket exemption from vaccinations for medical reasons.

Ong Ye Kung

Persons who submit the form for "Request to be Exempted from COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements" will be reviewed by doctors on their eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines. All our doctors have been provided guidance from MOH on the conditions to look out for and will recommend blanket exemption when appropriate.

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Exemption from Vaccinations for Medical Reasons in COVID-19 Vaccination Form

Debated in Parliament on 5 Jul 2022.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim inquired whether the form for requesting exemption from COVID-19 vaccination inadvertently prevents doctors from issuing blanket exemptions for medical reasons.
Ong Ye Kung responded that the form allows for medical review by doctors, who have been provided MOH guidance on conditions warranting blanket exemption.
The Minister confirmed that doctors can recommend blanket exemptions when deemed appropriate based on medical eligibility.

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Exemption from Vaccinations for Medical Reasons in COVID-19 Vaccination Form

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Ong Ye Kung

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Exemption from Vaccinations for Medical Reasons in COVID-19 Vaccination Form

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Ong Ye Kung

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