accepted but problems in immunization record

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I got accepted in a good nursing school in November and the school will start in Jan 13. However, I ran into some problems in providing Hep B immunization record. The school requires proof of three vaccination plus a positive titer test result with lab report. I definitely have had three vaccine before but the problem is I have proof of one Heptitis vaccine back in 2004. I can provide a positive titer result.

My question is can I go get one Hep B vaccine now and another one month later instead of eight weeks? I'm confused about whether the first Hep B record in 2004 count as first dose or not.

Thanks.

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Hi everyone, just a quick question

I have a positive Hep B titer result but the last dose (not sure 2nd or 3rd) was in August 2004. Now my school requires proof of three Hep B vaccination. So my question is whether the shot in 2004 counts as first dose or not? and how long I have to wait between the two doses I'm going to get.

Thanks.

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Specializes in Surgical/Ortho.

Sounds just about like my school which starts January 14th. My immunization paper also says that I have to have proof of the dates of the hep series and the titer. I asked my Dr about it because all I had was the titer and not documentation of the shots. Though I do remember getting them because we went out of the country as kids. She said that if its a problem she will do an accelerated hep series...

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Generally, hepatitis B shots are given in a series of 3: the initial shot, a second shot 1 month following the first, and the final shot 6 months following the first.

As far as whether you need additional shots or may need to even repeat the series, you need to talk to your healthcare provider regarding that, as he/she knows your medical history and immunization record far better than we do. And we can't give medical advice here per the TOS.

Best of luck.

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Specializes in CVICU, CCRN.

The school may not care about the date of the shots. Rather, they are concerned if you titer as immune.

Likewise, Hep B is interesting because some people can receive millions of immunizations, and they will never titer positive.

Just get as much information as you can from your doctors office and present it to the school of nursing. If there is a problem, then they will let you know.

In short, if you titer immune, you are probably fine.

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