IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIREMENTS 1
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
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Tetanus/Diphtheria | one dose of vaccine within the past 10 years |
| Measles2 | two doses of measles vaccine administered since January 1, 1968, and on
or after the student’s first birthday and at least 28 days apart
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| Rubella2 | one dose of rubella vaccine administered on or after the student’s first
birthday
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| Mumps2 | one dose of mumps vaccine administered on or after the student's first birthday
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| Varicella3 | one dose for students who received this vaccine prior to 13 years of age; OR two doses for students who were not vaccinated before their thirteenth birthday. |
| Hepatitis B4 | a completed series of 3 doses of vaccine. |
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The above immunizations are mandated by Title 25, Health Services, 97.63 of the Texas Administrative Code and may be current as part of your admission requirement to The University. The following immunizations, although not required of pharmacy students by Title 25, are required by the College for participation in the internship: | |
| Tuberculosis5/PPD | A skin test for tuberculosis (PPD) /Mantoux skin test is required within the two months preceding admission to the professional sequence, and prior to each subsequent year of the professional sequence. A chest x-ray will not be accepted as a substitute for this test. However, a chest x-ray is required if the skin test is positive. The tuberculin requirement applies regardless of BCG vaccination. Tuberculin test must be performed in the U.S. and results must be read in millimeters. |