RE: [ozmidwifery] Immunisation before university/employment - Hep.B

[Janet Glaser]

Dear Victoria Are you a B mid student in NSW? Last year NSW Health released a new circular in October last year regarding the occupational health screening for health professionals – if you would like to look on their web site it can be found in the circulars and bulletins section.  Essentially if you are employed in NSW Health or are a student undertaking a course of study which requires a clinical placement in a NSW Health facility then you are responsible for being aware of your immunisation status.  The guidelines recommends to have Hep B, a student could be denied clinical placement if they cannot supply the health facility with a documented screening history. An employer could restrict which clinical area you would be allowed to work in if you do not have the recommended immunisation.  The circular also has information about those who have adverse reaction to immunisations. The way I interpreted the circular was that if you are employed in NSW Health your employer is responsible for keeping records of all employees’ immuno status and covering the cost of having such vaccines and being able to have titres etc done to have a documented screening history.   This information only partly answers you questions about Hep B vaccine being mandatory and refusal of such   Hope this helps you   Regards Janet -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Victoria Couldwell Sent: Monday, 10 March 2003 11:20 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] Immunisation before university/employment - Hep.B   Dear All,   As a prospective Bach. Midwifery student, I have been invited to attend an interview and health assessment in the UK (I am an Australian, living in Sydney). As part of the health assessment, I am required to advise my immunisation status, which is fine except for Hep.B.... I am unsure about undertaking this immunisation.   * Do you feel that this immunisation is necessary for a midwife? Why/why not?  * Have any midwives, childbirth educators, doulas undertaken the Hep.B immunisation? * Is there any alternative? Can I refuse? Is it mandatory for employment?   I would appreciate any comments.   Thanks,   Victoria Couldwell     MSN Instant Messenger now available on Australian mobile phones. Find our more. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.