Would anyone know....

bhaysRNinKS · Jul 11, 2003

Contact the school's you attended as a child. Immunization records are required for new students to enter school. Goodluck! :cool:

caroladybelle, BSN, RN · Jul 11, 2003

Originally posted by bhaysRNinKS
Contact the school's you attended as a child. Immunization records are required for new students to enter school. Goodluck!

It depends on the years that you attended school. Some of us from the stone age, didn't have to.

Check with your family MD/pediatrician from when you were a child.

As alot of things as a nurse require a titer, check titers. I got re-vaccinated for many things as my records were military and not easily available, or I titered neg.

Hartmissy · Jul 11, 2003

I cant remember my family doctor.Last time I have been to a doctor was when I had my last kid in 97.Would they have a record of my shots still or did I even have to give them my shot records? I really dont know.Im afraid to start over with my shots,because the only thing I remember about my record is I was allergic to one of the shots, and almost died. Thanks, Missy

Berta · Jul 11, 2003

Hartmissy,

They can't find any of my immunization records, so they just did titre's. Don't worry.. Sorry to hear about your fire. Thank God you and your kids are safe. Berta

twarlik · Jul 11, 2003

I'm in a similar situation. I've been trying to track down my shot records for the last six months and haven't had any luck. I was told by my nursing school that I shouldn't stress about it because my doctor should be able to do titres for everything.

Talk to your physician and see what they can do. You're certainly not the first person who's been in this situation, so I'm sure that they will be able to get everything taken care of.

Good luck!

Hartmissy · Jul 11, 2003

Thanks,that gave me some relief.I didnot want to take all those shots again not knowing what I was allergic too.Thanks awhole bunch!

renerian, BSN, RN · Jul 11, 2003

I got all my shots at school from the public health nurse so I think it is a good suggestion to start there.

renerian

LeesieBug · Jul 11, 2003

OOPS! never mind....I was going to mention titers, then noticed someone already beat me to it!:imbar

colleen10 · Jul 11, 2003

Hi Missy,

It's no biggie. Lots of students have a hard time pinning down immunization records. Tell your doctor about it when you go to get your physical done and they can write up an order to have Titre's done at the lab.

If you do need any vaccinations check with your health insurance company and see if they will cover them. I know mine covers all vaccinations for free. If they don't, ask your doctor how much they charge for them and then compare that price to your local Health Department. Often your local Health Department can give you what you need at quite a discount. My doctor's office would have charged me well over $300.00 for all of my Hepatitis vaccinations had I not been covered. Local Health Department was much cheaper.

Good Luck and congrats on starting school!

Col