Immunization Information

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Immunization and Testing Requirements

Please have your healthcare professional review your immunization record or status.

Due to the nature of the learning experience and assignments, all PTA students must provide documentation of current immunization status for vaccine-preventable diseases and other testing.

Immunizations and testing requirements are based upon recommendations and/or requirements from the following agencies and organizations:

• Clinical education sites

• Texas Department of State Health Services

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

• Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 97, Subchapter B, Rule 97.64.

The Texas Administrative Code mandates certain immunizations prior to patient contact. Students who fail to provide appropriate documentation will not be permitted to register for clinical/practicum clinical education and must withdraw from the program.

Documentation must include the healthcare provider’s signature and the date or dates given.

 

Acceptable Documentation

Appropriate documentation includes one of the following methods in most cases:

• A copy of official Immunization Record or healthcare provider immunization forms.

• A copy of laboratory (serological) evidence of immunity (titers)

Some clinical agencies may require further documentation/testing or have additional requirements.

 

Required Immunizations

1. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

2. Tetanus/Diptheria (Td)

3. Hepatitis B series (Total of 3)

 

Recommended Vaccines

1. Varicella

2. Meningococcal

 

Required Test

• Tuberculosis (TB) skin test required annually

• If a chest x-ray is required, the student must provide documentation of a negative check x-ray completed within the past three years.

 

Immunization Requirements

Students participating in clinical experiences must meet the immunization requirements outlined below.

Required Immunizations Overview

Immunization	Born On or After January 1, 1957	Born Before January 1, 1957
Measles	2 doses or proof of immunity	1 dose or proof of immunity
Mumps	1 dose or proof of immunity*	1 dose or proof of immunity
Rubella	1 dose or proof of immunity	1 dose or proof of immunity
Hepatitis B	Complete series or proof of immunity	Complete series or proof of  immunity
Varicella	See requirement below	See requirement below
Tetanus Diphtheria	Current dose within 10 years	Current dose within 10 years

*Healthcare workers may be required to provide documentation of two doses of mumps vaccine.

 

Immunization Definitions and Documentation Requirements

Measles - Students born on or after January 1, 1957, must provide documentation of two doses of measles vaccine or proof of immunity. Students born before January 1, 1957, must provide documentation of one dose or proof of immunity.

Mumps - Students must provide documentation of the required mumps vaccination(s) or proof of immunity. Healthcare workers may be required to have two doses.

Rubella - Students must provide documentation of one dose of rubella vaccine or proof of immunity.

Hepatitis B - Students must complete the Hepatitis B vaccine series before direct patient care or provide serologic confirmation of immunity.

Varicella (Chickenpox) - Students must provide documentation of varicella vaccination, proof of immunity, or a validated history of chickenpox disease.

Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td) - Students must maintain a current Td vaccination that remains valid through the anticipated completion of clinical requirements.

 

Exclusions From Compliance

Exclusions may be allowed on an individual basis for medical contraindications, reasons of conscience, including a religious belief, and active duty with the armed forces of the United States (Texas Administrative Code). Requests for exclusion will be handled on an individual basis and must be presented in a written request prior to the due date for Personal Student Portfolio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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