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San Joaquin 'C".hounty <br /> Environmental HeaKh Department DIRECTOR <br /> Linda Turkatte, REHS <br /> z. 1863 East Hazefton Avenue <br /> Q. -A Stockton, California 95205-6232 PROGRAM COORDINATORS <br /> U): <br /> Robert McClellon,REHS <br /> /Z Jeff Carruesco, REHS, RDI <br /> CQ Kasey Foley, REHS <br /> �j FWeb—site: t4,,v,1tqsjgcv.org1ehd Rodney Estrada, REHS <br /> Phone: (202) 458-34,20 Adrienne Ellsaesser, REHS <br /> Fax: (209) 464-0138 <br /> Hepatitis B Declination Statement* <br /> The following statement of declination of hepatitis B vaccination must be signed by an <br /> employee who chooses not to accept the vaccine. The statement can only be signed by the <br /> employee following appropriate training regarding hepatitis B, hepatitis B vaccination, the <br /> efficacy, safety, method of administration, and benefits of vaccination, and that the vaccine and <br /> vaccination are provided free of charge to the employee. The statement is not a waiver; <br /> employees can request and receive the hepatitis B vaccination at a later date if they remain <br /> occupationally at risk for hepatitis B. <br /> Declination Statement <br /> I understand that due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious <br /> materials I may be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. I have been given the <br /> opportunity to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, at no charge to me; however, I decline <br /> hepatitis B vaccination at this time. I understand that by declining this vaccine I continue to be <br /> at risk of acquiring hepatitis B, a serious disease. If, in the future I continue to have occupational <br /> exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I want to be vaccinated with <br /> hepatitis B vaccine, I can receive series at no charge to me. <br /> 7 <br /> Employee Signature: ate: (6 <br /> *Taken from: Bloodborne Pathogens and Acute Care Facilities. OSHA Publication 3128, (1992). <br />