ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - SSM Health will now require all its employees, providers and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 by the end of September, ahead of the cold/influenza season.
Doctor Todd Shuman, SSM Health Chief Medical Officer says the vaccines are proven to be safe and effective at providing long-lasting immunity to COVID-19
Schuman adds, a level of vaccination that provides herd immunity has not been reached, "which is why we are seeing dangerous Covid surges in many communities."
Dr. shuman says “as health care providers, we’ve seen the devastating impact of this disease first-hand. The fight against COVID-19 is not yet over. We must continue to be vigilant in doing everything we can to protect our team members, patients and communities.”
BJC and St. Lukes already announced all of their employees will be required to take the Covid vcaccine.