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Maine CDC announces change in the rule for Immunization Requirements for Healthcare Workers.

Effective September 5, 2023 The Department has adopted routine technical rule changes that amend Chapter 264, Immunization Requirements for Healthcare Workers, by removing COVID-19 from the list of vaccine preventable diseases for which Designated Healthcare Facility employees must show proof of immunization or provide appropriate exemption documentation.
 
  • The adopted rule is consistent with the proposed rule published for public comment on July 19, 2023.
 
The final rule will be posted by the Secretary of State and until the official rule is available online, a copy of the adopted rule can be viewed at:
 
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking
 

Staff contact: mcarland@mehca.org