Stanford Vaccine Policy

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https://healthalerts.stanford.edu/covid-19/prevention-care/vaccine-information/

Our staff vaccination rules

To preserve the safety and quality of health care at Stanford Medicine, we require all health system employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. We are one of a growing number of health systems nationally taking this action. This became effective August 15, 2021 at Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children’s Health. As with flu vaccinations, employees can apply for medical or religious accommodations.


Delta variant and vaccination

About 90% of all positive COVID-19 tests at Stanford Health Care are showing the Delta variant. The Delta variant spreads quickly and the best way to stay safe is to get vaccinated, continue masking, physically distance, and practice hand hygiene.

All 3 COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S. (Pfizer, Moderna and J&J) are effective. They prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death in those fully vaccinated. Please visit our vaccine website to schedule your vaccination.


Third vaccine dose for immunocompromised individuals (booster shot)

Based on the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Stanford Health Care is preparing to provide a third dose of either the Pfizer or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to people with significantly weakened immune systems. At this time, a third vaccine dose is not recommended for others. Please visit our vaccine website to determine eligibility and schedule third dose vaccination.


Masking

The California Department of Public Health recently published new statewide masking guidelines. This step also aims to protect people against the Delta variant. The guidelines require masks for everyone, whether vaccinated or not, in public indoor settings. Public indoor settings include health care settings, public transit, K-12 schools, and childcare centers.


Child safety

For children, a mask or face covering is a safe and effective step to prevent the spread of illness. Wearing a mask, distancing, and handwashing are important habits to encourage. These steps also protect grandparents and medically vulnerable friends and relatives when children visit.

We will notify you when the FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12.


Changes to visitor policy

The Stanford Health Care visitor policy aims to keep patients and staff safe. As COVID-19 cases have increased in our region, and the State has changed policy, Stanford Health Care has adjusted its visitor policy accordingly. For the latest information, please visit SHC’s visitor policy page.