Immunization

Schedule for Pharmacy students

Special notes

Hepatitis B
3-vaccination series

1st shot by May 30
2nd shot by June 30
3rd shot by November 30

One month must elapse between the 1st and 2nd shots.
Five months must elapse between 2nd and 3rd shots.
Failure to meet this schedule may cause a delay in graduation.

Tetanus/Diphtheria

One dose of vaccine within the past 10 years

If the 10 year period expires while the student is enrolled in the Pharmacy program, the student will be required to receive the vaccination.

Tuberculosis/PPD
Mantoux

Annually:
Between June 1 through the 4th class day of P1, P2, and P3 years

Between May 1-15 of P3 year

The test must be performed in the U.S. and the results must be shown in millimeters. A chest x-ray will not be accepted as a substitute for this test. 
If the skin test is positive, additional steps are required.  Contact the Student Affairs Office at the number below.

Varicella
2-vaccination series

8th class day of fall of
P1 year

Immunity to varicella must be proved, either through official documentation of the 2-shot series or titer that shows immunity due to previous exposure.  A physician note indicating previous disease is not acceptable.