ANNUAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Nursing students and clinical faculty are required to obtain influenza vaccinations annually. The timeframe for compliance will be announced annually with reasonable advance notice. Members with a religious objection may be excused from vaccination. Students and clinical faculty with a severe allergy to eggs, prior history of Guillan-Barre syndrome, or certain other neuro-degenerative disorders may be exempted from this requirement. Students and clinical faculty who feel they have any other compelling reason for exemption should contact the Office of Academic Affairs. Failure to comply with, or declination of the influenza vaccination may result in the inability to participate in clinical experiences at University affiliate sites. The University will make reasonable efforts to accommodate students and clinical faculty who are unable to receive the influenza vaccine as a result of one of the identified reasons above. Should accommodations not be possible, the student shall be withdrawn from the program and faculty shall determine with the Offices of Academic Affairs whether other options are available.