Immunization Forms

[Hi_I'mPaul]

The school I was accepted to just emailed me and said my immunization forms are due in 12 days... I'm still waiting for WL schools and there was never a due date on their website. I'm going out of the country in 7 days and I don't have all of the immunizations that are required (i.e. I have a history of Chicken Pox but apparently that isn't sufficient...). Doubt I can get a visit with my PCP to sort it out in time. Waiting on a response from the school but I thought I'd ask to see if anyone is in a similar boat. I mean I've gone to undergrad and graduate programs with my immunization records, so I really don't see why what I have is "non-compliant."

EDIT: I called the student health services and they said to just put what I have and to update when I get around to the rest. Seems a little sketchy imo but that's my plan as of right now..

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[smukke]

Don't worry too much about it. The school won't rescind your acceptance due to an incomplete vaccination record. Submit what you have, prepare to get titers or jabbed when you get back.

 

[acciobutterbeer]

The school I was accepted to just emailed me and said my immunization forms are due in 12 days... I'm still waiting for WL schools and there was never a due date on their website. I'm going out of the country in 7 days and I don't have all of the immunizations that are required (i.e. I have a history of Chicken Pox but apparently that isn't sufficient...). Doubt I can get a visit with my PCP to sort it out in time. Waiting on a response from the school but I thought I'd ask to see if anyone is in a similar boat. I mean I've gone to undergrad and graduate programs with my immunization records, so I really don't see why what I have is "non-compliant."

EDIT: I called the student health services and they said to just put what I have and to update when I get around to the rest. Seems a little sketchy imo but that's my plan as of right now..

I didn’t realize that history of the chicken pox would be sufficient so I called my doctors office. I was able to get a same day walk-in lab appointment with no issues. It seems like most schools want varicella titer or proof of vaccine so it might be worth it to see if you can squeeze in a lab appointment just so you don’t need to worry about it after your vacation!

 

[Hi_I'mPaul]

I didn’t realize that history of the chicken pox would be sufficient so I called my doctors office. I was able to get a same day walk-in lab appointment with no issues. It seems like most schools want varicella titer or proof of vaccine so it might be worth it to see if you can squeeze in a lab appointment just so you don’t need to worry about it after your vacation!

Thanks! I'll try this. But, I also have a Tdap that is >10 years old so I apparently need a current td immunization. Also need a TB test. Have everything else though. I was going to do all this after vacation since I haven't made a decision on schools, didn't know it was due so soon

 

[1996-]

My PCP is in NJ and I’m currently working/living out of state. I was able to sort out immunizations by going to a covenient care clinic (e.g. CVS MinuteClinic or any clinic attached to a pharmacy or big-box store) then getting the results sent to my PCP. It was very easy, made a next-day appt. Check to make sure that your insurance (or the state) covers the immunizations for convenient care clinic. Titers should also be easy to schedule via a clinical laboratory that is in-network with your insurance (e.g. LabCorp)

 

[Campana]

As I read through these vaccination questions, I'm baffled. How did you all do volunteering without having vaccination records? I had to get titres to volunteer long before matriculation.

My vaccine records are super old...and some are nonexistent: I had chicken pox as a kid and orientation for hospital volunteering when I was in high school included walking an assembly line where we were handed our blouse and pinafore, then jabbed with a Rubella vaccine since they knew most of us hadn't had it - no stamping or signing of anything.

 

[Hi_I'mPaul]

As I read through these vaccination questions, I'm baffled. How did you all do volunteering without having vaccination records? I had to get titres to volunteer long before matriculation.

My vaccine records are super old...and some are nonexistent: I had chicken pox as a kid and orientation for hospital volunteering when I was in high school included walking an assembly line where we were handed our blouse and pinafore, then jabbed with a Rubella vaccine since they knew most of us hadn't had it - no stamping or signing of anything.

I have my records, which were fine for volunteering and undergraduate + graduate degrees as I said. Medical schools are far more detailed, apparently. As I said, history of Chicken Pox is NOT sufficient for med school (it is for everything else). I have my tdap immunization but it's great than 10 years old so I need a supplemental td shot (wasn't a problem before since it wasn't 10 years old until now...). Never had to have a TB screening. That's how.

 

[Hi_I'mPaul]

My PCP is in NJ and I’m currently working/living out of state. I was able to sort out immunizations by going to a covenient care clinic (e.g. CVS MinuteClinic or any clinic attached to a pharmacy or big-box store) then getting the results sent to my PCP. It was very easy, made a next-day appt. Check to make sure that your insurance (or the state) covers the immunizations for convenient care clinic. Titers should also be easy to schedule via a clinical laboratory that is in-network with your insurance (e.g. LabCorp)

Didn't know this! Thanks for your informative response! I'll probably end up doing this.

 

[Campana]

which were fine for volunteering

I guess the hospitals in my area are much stricter. I had to have TB testing and get my chicken pox titre just to volunteer too 🙂

Also, many county health facilities will do free vaccinations if there are some you know you need.

 

[wholeheartedly]

Also as an FYI, a lot of state health departments have immunization databases that can include the really old stuff if you don't have your records for some reason. Mine were MIA after a move and I just filled out a form and submitted it with a copy of my drivers license. Within 48 hours I had a copy of all of mine (from the early 80's at my local clinic, long before the database existed). If you're former military you can request them through the VA I believe. My current job requies me to use our states immunization database, it's surprisingly complete going quite aways back.

 

[Hi_I'mPaul]

Also as an FYI, a lot of state health departments have immunization databases that can include the really old stuff if you don't have your records for some reason. Mine were MIA after a move and I just filled out a form and submitted it with a copy of my drivers license. Within 48 hours I had a copy of all of mine (from the early 80's at my local clinic, long before the database existed). If you're former military you can request them through the VA I believe. My current job requies me to use our states immunization database, it's surprisingly complete going quite aways back.

I have all of my paperwork from my college applications but I just don't have all of my shots/titers that I need. I appreciate the advice though! Very helpful.

 

[wholeheartedly]

I have all of my paperwork from my college applications but I just don't have all of my shots/titers that I need. I appreciate the advice though! Very helpful.

Yeah I saw that. But since other people might have related issues with immunizations and a surprising number of people don't have the records, I thought I'd add that for anyone coming across this discussion.

 

[Hi_I'mPaul]

My PCP is in NJ and I’m currently working/living out of state. I was able to sort out immunizations by going to a covenient care clinic (e.g. CVS MinuteClinic or any clinic attached to a pharmacy or big-box store) then getting the results sent to my PCP. It was very easy, made a next-day appt. Check to make sure that your insurance (or the state) covers the immunizations for convenient care clinic. Titers should also be easy to schedule via a clinical laboratory that is in-network with your insurance (e.g. LabCorp)

I want to thank you again! The CVS MinuteClinic was lit. Super helpful and got everything done!