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Medical Exempt Codes
NAVY HM3 - BUMEDINST 6230.15
Medical Exemption Codes | Exemption Code Meaning |
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MA | MEDICAL ASSUMED, Explanation: Prior immunization reasonably inferred from individual's past experiences (i.e. basic military training), but documentation missing. Code used to avoid superfluous immunization. Code can be reversed upon further review. |
MD | MEDICAL DECLINED, Explanation: Declination of optional vaccines (not applicable to many military vaccinations), religious waivers. |
MI | MEDICAL IMMUNE, Explanation: Evidence of immunity (for example, by serologic antibody test, "take" after smallpox vaccination); documented previous infection (ex: chickenpox infection); natural infection presumed (ex: measles, if born before 1957). |
MP | MEDICAL PERMANENT, Explanation: HIV infection, prolonged or permanent immune suppression, other contraindication determined by physician. Can be reversed if the condition changes. For TB, positive TB test. |
MR | MEDICAL REACTIVE, Explanation: Perm restriction from receiving addnl doses of specific vaccine. Use only after severe reaction 2 vaccination.(ex: anaphylaxis) Report reactions to VAERS. Code can be reversed if alt. form of prophylaxis is avail. See guide |
MS | MEDICAL SUPPLY, Explanation: Exempt due to lack of vaccine supply. Up to 90 days. |
MT | MEDICAL TEMPORARY, Explanation: Pregnancy, hospitalization, events referred for medical consultation, temporary immune suppression, convalescent leave, pending medical eval. board, any temporary contraindication to immunization. Up to 365 days |