immunization requirements- 2-step PPD

I was curious, did a search, and found this online. Hope it helps.

PROCEDURE:

What is it? Is it a TB test?

I had to have the two-step PPD for work. School was not as particular and only required the one-step.

Yes, It's the TB test.

Just found out that my series of Hep B which I completed a couple of months ago was for nothing. I didn't sero convert. Dang, I have to have the whole series over again.

That's another difference I noticed. For school, I was required to have the Hep B series and that was the end of that. Work required the same thing however they tested me to see whether I really built up an immunity following the series. It appears I did not. Just goes to show you that just because you get an immunization, it doesn't mean you're immunized.

I had to have all of the titers drawn to see if I was covered by my childhood immunizations...apparently I was, cause everything came back ok.

I still have to finish my HepB series in September, then I'll be complete.

My school requires the 2-step once, then the 1-step annually. It is provided for us (as was the HepB series) at no cost through the Employee Health dept. of the hospital.

PPD stands for purified protein derivitive, but is called a TB skin test most of the time. Another name is Mantoux, but who cares? The CDC recommends the two-step process in order to establish a baseline. KEEP your documentation on all immunizations. Do not depend on someone else to do this.

I had my Hep B series years ago, along with the rest of our volunteer fire/rescuse squad. But I do know of at least one person who never did sero convert....they finally gave up after doing the series twice.

Anyone have any clue why someone wouldn't sero convert?

Debblynn