There is an effective vaccine available to prevent Hepatitis B. OSHA requires employers to offer this vaccine to employees at potential risk for blood borne pathogen exposure. Remember the Hepatitis B vaccine only protects against Hepatitis B so that even when you are vaccinated, you need to follow universal precautions to protect against all the other blood borne pathogens.
Beginning in November 1991, CDC recommended that all infants receive the Hepatitis B vaccine. In August 1995, CDC recommended that 11–12-year-olds and in January 1999 that those under 19 years old not previously vaccinated receive the Hepatitis B vaccine. If you are not sure if you have been vaccinated, and you were born in Michigan in 1992 or later, you can check Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) Immunization Portal for Public*. If you were not born in Michigan and grew up in another state or were born prior to 1992 you will need to check previous medical records to see if you have already received the Hepatitis B vaccine.
All paid employees taking this training for the first time need to complete and submit the Hepatitis B Surveillance Form: http://occhealth.msu.edu/files/attachment/109/original/HepBSurveillance.pdf.
- Do not complete this form if you are not a paid employee.
- Do not complete this form if this is a periodic training unless you previously declined the Hepatitis B vaccine but have now changed your mind and wish to be vaccinated.
Paid employees may complete the Hepatitis B consent form to check your immunity status through a blood draw. If your immunity is absent, then you will be offered a dose of Hepatitis B vaccine.
If you are not a paid employee and wish to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine you will need to see your primary care physician, or if you are a MSU student you can schedule an appointment with Campus Health Services at 517-353-4660.
* Go to Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) to check the Michigan Immunization Portal for Public: https://mdhhsmiimmsportal.state.mi.us/
Follow the Steps to retrieve your Immunization Record (if you are 18 years of age or older) include:
- Visit MiLogin to create or sign in to your account.
- Upload an image of one of the following identification forms: US Passport, Driver's License, or State ID.
- For information on requests regarding minors, please visit Public – mcir.org.