Office of Safety, Health & Environment


NUS Biological Safety Programme FAQs


Question: I am a scientist working on cancer research which required me to work with human cancer cell lines and transgenic mouse models. What type of vaccinations do I need to go for to protect my well-being?

Answer: You will need to be immunized against Hepatitis B (for work with human cancer cell lines) and tetanus (for animal work). You are required to download and fill up the following forms: AUTHORISATION FORM- OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES IN NUS, NUS BIOLOGICAL AGENTS WORK MEDICAL ASSESSMENT FORM and NUS ANIMAL WORK HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE, before visiting the NUS OH clinic for the vaccinations.