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Can Pilots Take COVID Vaccine?
Chris Pezalla law offices of Robert Strumor.
Disclaimers
Are pilots eligible for the regular vaccine?
How Long Do I Have to wait before flying again?
-48 hours
Is one dose enough?
Will airline pilots have to get the vaccine?
-FAA Requirement
-Airline Requirement
-International Destinations
What paperwork should I keep?
-Records of vaccine
-ER visits
Links:
https://www.faa.gov/coronavirus/
https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-reviewing-whether-pilots-can-take-covid-vaccine/
https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=96302&omniRss=news_updatesAoc&cid=101_N_U
https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=96258
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
Quote from FAA Website:
“Holders of FAA-issued Airman Medical Certificates or Medical Clearances may receive the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines; however, a 48-hour no-fly/no safety-related duty interval must be observed after each dose.”
