Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 209.552.Immunization against pneumococcal disease and influenza; documentation; immunization of employees

(a) Notify the resident of the requirements of this section and request that the resident agree to be immunized against pneumococcal disease and influenza virus;

(b) Assess the resident's immunization status for influenza virus and pneumococcal disease;

(c) Counsel each resident on the risks of influenza and pneumococcal disease; the efficacy, side effects, and contraindications of these immunizations; and the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control prior to administration of the vaccines; and

(d) Provide or arrange for immunizations against pneumococcal and influenza in accordance with the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control, unless medically contraindicated, if the resident or long-term care facility does not have documentation of the immunization.

(a) Notify the employee of the requirements of this section and request that the employee agree to be immunized against pneumococcal disease and influenza virus;

(b) Assess the employee's immunization status for influenza virus and pneumococcal disease;

(c) Counsel each employee on the risks of influenza and pneumococcal disease; the efficacy, side effects, and contraindications of these immunizations; and the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control prior to administration of the vaccines; and

(d) Provide or arrange for immunizations against pneumococcal and influenza in accordance with the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control, unless medically contraindicated, if the employee or the long-term care facility does not have documentation of the appropriate immunizations.

(a) The vaccine is medically contraindicated;

(b) The employee, resident, or resident's legal guardian objects to the immunizations due to religious beliefs; or

(c) The employee or resident refuses the vaccine after being fully informed of the health risks.