Does having prior immunity from Covid-19 provide grounds for a medical exemption for the vaccine?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:59:50 -0400

AR 40-562 2-6 gives and example of evidence of immunity. Just curious if this is worth pursuing, or if I'm reading/interpreting this wrong. Thanks!

Response by MSgt Mark Bucher made Sep 20 at 2021 4:02 PM

MSgt Mark Bucher — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:02:09 -0400

Just get the shot

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Sep 20 at 2021 4:18 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:18:02 -0400

No. FRAGO 5 to HQDA EXORD 225-21 (COVID-19 STEADY STATE OPERATIONS) is very specific.

"SERVICE MEMBERS WITH PREVIOUS INFECTIONS OR POSITIVE SEROLOGY ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXEMPT FROM FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS"

"SERVICE MEMBERS ARE CONSIDERED FULLY VACCINATED TWO WEEKS POST COMPLETION OF A TWO DOSE SERIES VACCINE OR TWO WEEKS POST COMPLETION OF A ONE-DOSE SERIES VACCINE."

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Sep 20 at 2021 5:58 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:58:00 -0400

In dealing with this on pretty regular basis I would say no...only because the order stated get the vaccine. That is based on the immunity potentially wearing off. BUT it is best to talk to Defense Counsel or your Med Provider for actual legal guidance not from RP Lawyers.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2021 6:41 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:41:32 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2021 7:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:03:26 -0400

Without being technical about this, you can still transmit the virus to others. So, if you actually do have a choice in this matter (which you probably will not), just get the shot.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Sep 20 at 2021 10:03 PM

SSG Brian G. — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 22:03:27 -0400

Prior exposure does not mean or equate to immunity. People that have had Covid before can get it again as has been shown. There is no medical exemption on the grounds of immunity.

Response by SFC Randy Hellenbrand made Sep 27 at 2021 2:55 PM

SFC Randy Hellenbrand — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:55:37 -0400

Just get your damn shot!!!!!!!!!!!! I had the booster 3 weeks ago. I'm part of that 2 million that got them early. Not one damn problem and I'm a old NCO and I'm still not a pussy!!