University of Texas - College of Pharmacy - Experiential Program

Experiential Programs

MANDATORY IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE

UT College of Pharmacy students must comply, at a minimum, with immunizations mandated by Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code, Rule §97.64 related to students in health professions programs. Requirements over and above these rules are mandated by affiliated healthcare institutions at which students have direct patient contact during practicum.

Immunization	Schedule for Pharmacy students	Special notes
Measles/Mumps/Rubella	Two doses administered since January 1, 1968.	The student may submit their entire childhood immunization history; a separate document for this series alone is not required.
Hepatitis B 3 vaccination series OR serologic confirmation of immunity to hepatitis B virus (titer)	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 the 2nd and 3rd shots. Failure to meet this schedule may cause a delay in graduation. A titer is required to show immunity to hepatitis B virus.
Influenza	Annually	during the Fall semester
Tdap	One dose prior to matriculation.	This may replace one of the 10-year Td boosters. Tdap may be given without regard to time of last Td booster.
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 For the P4 year, done at the end of the P3 year, between May 1 - 15	The test must be performed in the U.S. and the results must be shown in millimeters (mm). 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. The TB Gold Test is also accepted.
Varicella (Chicken Pox) 2 vaccination series OR serologic confirmation of immunity to varicella virus (titer)	8th class day of fall of P1 year	Previous immunization dates OR a titer is sufficient. Physician or parent note indicating previous disease is NOT acceptable.

Students should also receive an annual influenza vaccination, and may be expected to provide proof of such during experiential rotations.

If you have questions regarding this schedule, contact the College of Pharmacy Student Affairs Office at (512) 471-1737. Please note that this schedule may change at any time. Incoming and current students will be notified of changes as they occur.

Failure to comply with the immunization schedule as outlined above may cause a delay in progression and subsequent graduation.

Last Reviewed: April 11, 2012