ATTACHMENT E

Hepatitis B vaccination Decline to Accept Form

 

DECLINE TO ACCEPT HEPATITIS B VACCINE

      I have read the information provided by the University Medical Center about Hepatitis B and the Hepatitis B Vaccine, "Engerix-B".  I have had an opportunity to ask questions, understand the benefits and risks of the Hepatitis B Vaccine, and do not wish to receive this vaccine.  I request that it not be given to me.

      I understand that due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials I may be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.  I have been given the opportunity to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, at no charge to myself.  However, I decline hepatitis B vaccination at this time.  I understand that by declining this vaccine, I continue to be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B, a serious disease.  If in the future I continue to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I want to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, I can receive the vaccination series at no charge to me.

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Signature of Parent  (for minor students under age 19)                         Date