Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that can lead to serious liver complications, including liver failure and liver cancer. In Ontario, the vaccine is provided free to Grade 7 students and has followed a two-dose schedule since 2000.

All students must complete a Hepatitis B titre test if they have not done so in the past. If the results do not indicate immunity, the student must consult their healthcare provider to develop an appropriate immunization plan. For adults who have never been immunized, the recommended schedule consists of three doses of the vaccine.

Delivery:

NEW! If a student HAVE copies of old/previous blood test reports – NO FURTHER BLOOD WORK TESTS REQUIRED

If a student DOES NOT HAVE copies of old/previous blood test reports, BLOOD WORK TESTS ARE REQUIRED - Family Physician office, Seneca Health Centre, Walk-in clinic, Laboratory clinic)

If requires vaccination - Family Physician office, Seneca Health Centre, Walk-in clinic

Instruction: 

NEW! If you have copies of your old/previous blood test reports, you may use them for clearance review.

HCP will request the laboratory test to check for immunity if you do not have copies of your old/previous blood test reports.

HCP will provide you with the blood test reports and/or vaccine receipt (if applicable). 

Test result:

SHOWS IMMUNITY – no further action needed

NO IMMUNITY – require at least 2 doses to enter clinical if no previous record of Hepatitis B vaccine  (1 dose is sufficient to enter clinical if prior vaccines were received in the past)

Average time of completion:

4 to 6 weeks – from test to receiving 1st dose

 8 to 10 weeks – from test to receiving 1st and 2nd dose

 10 weeks to 7 months - from test to completion of 3 doses (Note: Student may enter clinical either after receiving 1st or 2nd dose depending on your Hepatitis B vaccination history.)

Validity period: Not Applicable.

Document/s required for clearance review: CPP Form page 3, Blood Work Report and/or Immunization Card or Vaccine Receipt

Renewal time: Not Applicable.

Note: If you have a blood work test copies for Hepatitis B in the past several years, you can use them for your clearance review.

Got more questions? Contact us at clinicalrequirements@senecapolytechnic.ca