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Environment, Health and Safety Manual - Chapter 06 Appendix A: Required Immunization Guidelines for Certain Positions Within UNC-Chapel Hill
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School of Medicine or Employees with Job Duties in Health Care Facilities
| Vaccine |
Demonstration of Immunity |
Notes |
| Hepatitis B |
Laboratory evidence of immunity
or
Prior receipt of three doses of vaccine with appropriate scheduled
or
Signed OSHA declination |
|
| Measles |
Physician diagnosed disease
or
Laboratory evidence of immunity
or
Prior receipt of vaccine (2 doses of live vaccine on or after first birthday) |
Now required to have:
2 Measles, 2 Mumps, and 1 Rubella
or
Positive Titers for all
or
2 MMR Vaccines |
| Mumps |
Physician diagnosed disease
or
Laboratory evidence of immunity
or
Prior receipt of vaccine |
See Measles Note |
| Rubella |
Physician diagnosed disease
or
Laboratory evidence of immunity
or
Prior receipt of vaccine |
See Measles Note |
| Tetanus-diphtheria (Tdap) |
None available |
All current employees must demonstrate compliance for vaccine (via Tdap) by June 30, 2008 |
| Varicella |
Personal history of VZV infection
or
Laboratory evidence of immunity (if history negative or uncertain)
or
Prior receipt of 2 doses of vaccine separated by at least 1 month |
|
| Tuberculosis (TST) |
Two steps within first 10 days of employment
and
Annual Options: Symptom Review or Screening |
|
| Influenza Vaccine |
Required annually |
|
| COVID-19 |
Strongly recommended to receive COVID vaccine and "stay up-to-date" with COVID vaccines and boosters in accordance with CDC guidance. Report whether a vaccine or booster was received.
|
See CDC "Stay Up-to-Date" Guidance |
Dental School
| Vaccine |
Demonstration of Immunity |
Notes |
| Hepatitis B |
Laboratory evidence of immunity
or
Prior receipt of three doses of vaccine with appropriate scheduled
or
Signed OSHA declination |
|
| Tuberculosis (TST) |
Two steps within first 10 days of employment
and
Strongly recommended annually thereafter |
|
| Influenza Vaccine |
Required annually |
|
| COVID-19 |
Strongly recommended to receive COVID vaccine and "stay up-to-date" with COVID vaccines and boosters in accordance with CDC guidance. Report whether a vaccine or booster was received.
|
See CDC "Stay Up-to-Date" Guidance |
Laboratory Personnel May Include
Note: Screenings are dependent upon type of research being conducted.
| Vaccine |
Demonstration of Immunity |
Notes |
| Hepatitis B |
Laboratory evidence of immunity
or
Prior receipt of three doses of vaccine with appropriate scheduled
or
Signed OSHA declination |
This may be indicated based on type of research. |
| Tuberculosis (TST) |
Two steps within first 10 days of employment
and
Strongly recommended annually thereafter |
This may be indicated based on type of research. |
| Other Vaccinations and/or Serum Storage |
|
This may be indicated based on type of research. |
UNC Police
| Vaccine |
Demonstration of Immunity |
Notes |
| Hepatitis B |
Laboratory evidence of immunity
or
Prior receipt of three doses of vaccine with appropriate scheduled
or
Signed OSHA declination |
|
| Tuberculosis (TST) |
Two steps pre-employment screening |
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Environment, Health and Safety
| Vaccine |
Demonstration of Immunity |
Notes |
| Hepatitis B |
Laboratory evidence of immunity
or
Prior receipt of three doses of vaccine with appropriate scheduled
or
Signed OSHA declination |
|
| Tuberculosis (TST) |
Two steps within first 10 days of employment
and
Strongly recommended annually thereafter |
|
Facilities Services
| Vaccine |
Demonstration of Immunity |
Notes |
| Hepatitis B |
Laboratory evidence of immunity
or
Prior receipt of three doses of vaccine with appropriate scheduled
or
Signed OSHA declination |
|
| Hepatitis A |
Receipt of two vaccines within an appropriate schedule |
For University Plumbers |
DCM
| Vaccine |
Demonstration of Immunity |
Notes |
| Hepatitis B |
Laboratory evidence of immunity
or
Prior receipt of three doses of vaccine with appropriate scheduled
or
Signed OSHA declination |
|
| Tuberculosis (TST) |
Two steps within first 10 days of employment
and
Strongly recommended annually thereafter |
|
| TD or Tdap |
Vaccination every 10 years |
|
| Measles (Rubeola) |
History of Adult booster |
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Contact Information
Policy Contact
Environment, Health & Safety
1120 Estes Drive
Campus Box #1650
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1650
Phone: 919-962-5507