Indiana University Health said Tuesday all employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 1st.

IU Health said in a news release, “Vaccinating team members is a safe and effective way to protect patients and help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in facilities and in the community.”

Consideration will be granted for vaccination exemptions or deferrals based on religious or health reasons.  Those requests will be examined on an individual basis.