Showing Proof of Imunizations

12BRN · May 2, 2005

In order to get into my college to start my nursing career, I am supposed to have proof that I had all of my imunizations. Well, I have no proof, but I am 48 years olds, and I know that I had some kind of shots as a kid, (I can remember getting them, plus I still have the "scar" of an imunization on my upper arm) and I can remember having either the German Measles or the regular Measles as a kid. Now I did read somewhere, that if you were born before 1956, that you didn't need to show proof, but I was born IN 1956, so that excludes me. They said if I can't show proof, I'll have to take them all over again. How did some of you do it?? I would love any suggestions on this matter. As I really don't feel like going through all those shots again. Plus if I do have to take them over again, will they make me sick or anything at my age??
Thanks.

I had the same problem when I started college at 38. I had to go to my doctor and they do a "titer test"? Anyway, it is bascially a blood test to show all your immunities. Pretty simple, then the doctor signed off on the immunization form. Just call your family doctor and I'm sure they can help you. I'm sure I am going to have to have some updates when I start the nursing program. I'm assuming that when I receive my package of information it will tell me. I know my tetorifice is outdated.

Lisa

Katydidit34 · May 2, 2005

I didn't have any proof either. But, the TB test has to be done once a year, I had never had the Hep B vaccine series, so I had to do that too, and my tetorifice was outdated. I had to do all of those but for MMR, the Health Department informed me that when I was pregnant my OB would have run a rubella titer. I checked with them and sure enough, they had the lab report in my chart. I don't know if you have any kids but that is one avenue, and the other is to just have your primary doc's office run one. Good luck to you!!

LauraLou · May 2, 2005

I redid all my vaccines. It was easier than trying to locate vaccine records from the 1970's. A lot of vaccines wear off after a certain number of years so it just seemed easier to redo them, than have to go in for titers, then wait to see which ones failed and then go in again to get those vaccines redone.

Fraggle · May 2, 2005

You just have to have titers done (blood drawn) and that will show if you are in the immune range for all of your vaccines. They'll vaccinate you for anything you need. Rubella comes to mind. Varicella if you haven't had chicken pox.

Tuberculosis PPD is each year, though. You'll probably get your Tetorifice shot too, if you can't remember having it in 10 years. You can also elect to have the Hep B series, which I did.

Roseyposey · May 2, 2005

I had the same problem. They ran a titer and I wasn't immune to MMR anymore...So, I've been treated to pokes for Hep. B, MMR, tetorifice, PPD test and blood draw (for the titer).

hillaryd · May 3, 2005

I had the same problem. They ran a titer and I wasn't immune to MMR anymore...So, I've been treated to pokes for Hep. B, MMR, tetorifice, PPD test and blood draw (for the titer).

I've had the MMR 3 times so far; the first before kindergarten, the second after my first daughter was born because they claimed I hadn't had it, then the third after my second daughter was born--surprise! Still not immune. I'm hoping that they won't make me get yet another shot when it obviously is not working. Actually, I'm hoping that documentation that I had the shot 4 years ago will be enough. If it hasn't given me immunity by now, I fail to see where more needle pokes will help out.

AdobeRN · May 3, 2005

We needed proof of MMR, Chicken Pox, TB, Tetnus and Hep B. I had the MMR as a kid but couldn't find any records of it. I didn't have any health insurance - it was cheaper for me to have MMR again through the Public Health Department ($50 per shot for MMR, Hep B, Tetnus & $20 for TB) then to have the titers drawn (was quoted $175). As far as chicken pox, my school accepted a letter from my parent stating I had it when I was a kid.

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · May 3, 2005

I was discussing with my mom the other day all the requirments for nursing school and we were talking about imm. While I was talking to her I was thinking now how silly would that be for my mommie to have to write me a note for school. Guess what , in order to be excused from the chicken pox requirment... My mommie has to write me a note.. I couldnt believe it ,I have 5 kids of my own. But I'd rather than then get the shot..... :rotfl: :rotfl:

We needed proof of MMR, Chicken Pox, TB, Tetnus and Hep B. I had the MMR as a kid but couldn't find any records of it. I didn't have any health insurance - it was cheaper for me to have MMR again through the Public Health Department ($50 per shot for MMR, Hep B, Tetnus & $20 for TB) then to have the titers drawn (was quoted $175). As far as chicken pox, my school accepted a letter from my parent stating I had it when I was a kid.

lifeLONGstudent · May 3, 2005

I was discussing with my mom the other day all the requirments for nursing school and we were talking about imm. While I was talking to her I was thinking now how silly would that be for my mommie to have to write me a note for school. Guess what , in order to be excused from the chicken pox requirment... My mommie has to write me a note.. I couldnt believe it ,I have 5 kids of my own. But I'd rather than then get the shot..... :rotfl: :rotfl:

When you were a kid didn't you ever write your own note so as to save your mom time? ... you know what I mean!!!

hikernurse · May 3, 2005

We needed proof of MMR, Chicken Pox, TB, Tetnus and Hep B. I had the MMR as a kid but couldn't find any records of it. I didn't have any health insurance - it was cheaper for me to have MMR again through the Public Health Department ($50 per shot for MMR, Hep B, Tetnus & $20 for TB) then to have the titers drawn (was quoted $175). As far as chicken pox, my school accepted a letter from my parent stating I had it when I was a kid.

My insurance paid for my titers, but they don't pay for adult vaccinations (except for flu), so it was cheaper than getting injections for me. So, yeah, I'd check into cost first. . . the titers are REALLY expensive. Our CC health center gives reduced-price vaccinations to students, so that is another option if your school does that.

I didn't have any problems with Hep B, or MMR (I had one done before CNA classes), but the tetorifice one looked and felt really sore for a few days--not so bad that tylenol wouldn't help, though.

Good luck!

S.N. Visit, BSN, RN · May 4, 2005

:chuckle I had them all redone, it was easier than trying to locate my records.