[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Annual Flu vaccine attestation

[Sheila Hedayati]

Dear Colleagues,

*UCOP Policy Update:* Flu and COVID-19 vaccination reporting is no longer
required for most UCR employees under UCOP's revised Policy on Vaccination
Programs. You may follow CDPH recommendations or choose not to vaccinate
without submitting an attestation or formal declination. Vaccination
remains strongly recommended.

*Action Required: Healthcare Workers & CECE Staff Only* If you are a
healthcare worker or staff at the Center for Early Childhood Education
(CECE, subject to CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.7995, SB 792), you must
submit your flu vaccination proof or a formal declination between *October
15 and December 15, 2026*. *(Note: Stricter state/local public health
orders override this policy where applicable.)*

On *October 15*, eligible staff will receive an automated email from
noreply at ehsoh.ucr.edu. Follow the link and log in with your UCR credentials
to:

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   *Report:* Upload proof of this season's flu vaccine in the EMR portal, or
   -

   *Decline:* Formally decline (where permitted). Additional safety
   protocols (e.g., masking requirements) will be provided upon declining.

*Healthcare Worker Notes:*

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   *New Hires (after 12/15/26):* Must comply within 14 days of hire
   (through 5/1/27).
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   *100% Remote Staff:* Documented 100% remote healthcare staff in UCPath
   are exempt from reporting and will not receive reminders.
   -

   *Student Workers:* Student workers in healthcare settings and CECE do
   not use the EMR portal; their compliance is managed directly through
   Student Health.

*Questions?* Visit the EH&S Vaccination Programs website or email
ehsocchealth at ucr.edu.

Thank you for keeping our campus safe and healthy.

Sincerely,

*Sheila Hedayati*, AVC, Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Management

*Karla Hill*, Director, Occupational Health
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