However, should they choose not to have the vaccine they must sign a waiver indicating they have made this decision. Employees who have already had the vaccine at another location must complete a form providing information concerning the source and date of their vaccination. A file will be kept on all employees which will indicate the status of their Hepatitis B vaccination. These files will be maintained by the appropriate vice president or dean. All students will be provided with information concerning Hepatitis B and the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Students can document that they already have immune status.
Students who do not comply as specified or who are not eligible according to standards of locations which provide clinical experiences will be excluded from College programs. Students who have had the vaccination must complete a form indicating the location and date. Students will be required to pay for the Hepatitis B vaccine. Gaston College will assist in making arrangements to provide the vaccine to students at the lowest possible cost. A file will be kept in the appropriate division on all students which will indicate the status of their Hepatitis B vaccination.