The Kentucky Department of Workers' Claims has issued an advisory bulletin stating that Kentucky health-care workers who are vaccinated against smallpox will be eligible for workers' compensation benefits if they suffer serious side effects.
Larry Greathouse, commissioner of the DWC said in the bulletin:"If the individuals.are taking the risk to help the broader community, they ought to be protected". Greathouse added, "As the smallpox vaccinations have a direct benefit to the healthcare employer, and are encouraged through the Homeland Security Act to protect healthcare workers from exposu...
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