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Background: The issue of vaccination in the COVID -19 pandemic has become a controversial topic in Ghana. Vaccination and Naturopathy are analogous as enshrined in public health principles, and Naturopathic students study public health as a discipline. However, there are many people in Ghana who refer to themselves as Naturopathic Doctors but do not believe in Naturopathy embracing public health tenets such as vaccination. Are vaccines naturopathy as well? Objectives: This case study examines knowledge and awareness of vaccines in Naturopathic practice amongst Naturopathic Medical Students in Ghana. Methods: The study adopted a qualitative approach using a drafted questionnaire to collect primary data from the respondents for the study. The questionnaire entailed a set of questions administered to about ten (10) respondents. The respondents in this study were selected Naturopathic Medical Students of Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine, Ghana. Results: The Naturopathic medical students unanimously agreed that vaccines are part of the Naturopathic profession, and are in line with Naturopathic principles. Interestingly, out of the 10 respondents, only one took the COVID-19 vaccine in Ghana representing. The remaining, however, expressed interest in taking the jab; but are monitoring the side effects for a while before they take a final decision on the vaccine. Conclusion: There is sufficiently good knowledge and understanding on vaccines in the practice of Naturopathy by the Naturopathic Medical students. The respondents understood that, vaccines are part of the practice of Naturopathy and public health in general and thus, are not against public health protocols in global pandemic.