Are serving soldiers non-deployable if they don't have their covid vaccinations and will refusals be punished?
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What is the Army's current stance on covid vaccinations?
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Date asked: Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Last reviewed: Friday, December 17, 2021
Tori C.
Regimental Medical Officer
Hello,
As far as I know, covid vaccinations are not mandatory and refusals will not be punished. It may affect a soldier's deployability if they do not have it, it will depend on where they are going to, and if that country requires a vaccination passport.
Friday, December 17, 2021
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