Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination

The following statement of declination of the hepatitis B vaccine must be signed by an employee who:

·         Chooses not to accept the vaccine.

·         Has had appropriate training regarding hepatitis B, hepatitis B vaccination, the efficacy, safety, method of administration and benefits of vaccination, given free of charge to the employee.

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.