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Immunization Requirement: Tetanus

WSU - Animal Contact Program

Requirement

  • Evidence of tetanus booster within the last 10 years is required for all employees who have recurrent animal contact . This is based upon the recommendation of the US Department of Health and Human Services and the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
  • You must document when you were immunized for tetanus on the Participation/Declination form when you register in the WSU Animal Contact Program.

Valid Exemptions

  • Medical exemptions: Employee must produce a letter from a doctor stating the reason for the exemption and whether it is temporary or permanent.
  • Religious exemption: Employee must produce a letter on church stationery, signed by the minister, priest, rabbi, or head of church.

Where and How to Get Immunized!

  • ACCEPT participation in the Medical Health and Risk Assessment element of the WSU Animal Contact Program. The immunization will then be provided to you at no cost!!
  • Student Health at Pullman Memorial Hospital (if you are a student at WSU)
  • Your Physician
 
 
                     
                         
                         
 
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