MLS Program Immunization Policy
All MLS students are strongly urged to receive a completed series of three HBV immunizations. If you or your parents are uncertain as to whether you have received HBV immunizations as a child, consult your physician. If you have not already received HBV immunizations you should begin the series as soon as possible. The initial immunization should be received prior to the start of any MLS course (excluding MLS 401). Student Health Services at the University of New Hampshire will offer the immunizations at a cost of approximately $62.00 each for students that have paid the student health fee.
The HBV form (a copy is attached here) should be returned to your Medical Laboratory Science advisor or program director and will be kept in your file in the Medical Laboratory Science program office. In order to comply with Medical Laboratory Program policy, a student that chooses not to receive the vaccine must sign a waiver form releasing UNH from liability. However, students that do so will not be eligible for Medical Laboratory Science Clinical Internships that require HBV immunization.
Students should be aware that some clinical internships sites may also require proof of measles, mumps and rubella vaccination, and a recent TB skin test.
