Positive reactors to TB testing. Persons with a history of positive skin reactions to TB testing should not have the TB skin test. Yearly TB chest x-ray are recommended to prove immunity. The University Health Center does not provide X-rays for TB screening. A referral can be made to a local radiology center for the x-ray.
Students are responsible for all costs related to services provided by off campus providers.
Chicken pox vaccine for all persons never having had chicken pox. This is a live virus vaccine and is not recommended for pregnant or immuno-suppressed, or persons on steroid type medications to treat a medical condition. Persons going into the medical field will need this vaccine due to potential blood exposure. This vaccine is a series of three vaccines given over a six-month period. This is the earliest time interval.