How to Use

Minors, defined as persons under 18 years of age, who participate in Stanford University sponsored activities involving potential exposure to animals, unfixed animal tissues, or body fluids are required to be medically cleared before beginning work. This typically involves a pre-placement medical evaluation obtained from a personal care physician (PCP), including assessment of individual risk factors which would increase risk from work with animals, such as immunosuppression, allergies, asthma.

The minor must submit this Medical Clerance Form signed by the PCP indicating that the minor is medically cleared to work with animals. This form is to be kept on file by the principal investigator or the department sponsoring the student’s activities.