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655 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace
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If You Decline the Vaccination

A licensed physician or other healthcare professional will perform or supervise the vaccinations.

Healthcare provider with a stethascope around her neck looking at the camera. Two other medical workers in the background
A licensed medical professional, such as a doctor or nurse, will administer the immunization series.

Your employer does not have to offer you the vaccination series if you have previously received the complete series or have tested as immune to HBV.

You can decline the vaccination for hepatitis B after being informed of the risks and benefits. To do this, you must sign a declination form. If you initially decline the vaccination for hepatitis B, you can later request it from your employer at no charge.

There are currently two vaccines used to prevent hepatitis B infection in the United States. Neither vaccine contains blood products. You cannot get hepatitis B from these vaccines.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

8-3. If you wish to decline the vaccination for Hepatitis B, you must _____.