MPAS Immunization Policy

All expenses incurred in obtaining a physical, necessary laboratory tests, immunizations and additional health requirements are the responsibility of the student.

Required Screenings:
Annual Tuberculosis (TB) Screening for entry into program and again before beginning clinical rotations:

  • 2-step Mantoux OR Quantiferon
  • If positive TB screen, then negative Chest X-Ray is required

Required Titers (completed prior to start of the program)
Titers are required to be positive and demonstrate proof of immunity to:

  • Mumps
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Rubella (German measles)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella

See below for required immunizations if titers are negative.

Required Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis: proof of adult booster within the past 5 years
  • Influenza vaccine for current year (annual)
  • Others as identified above based on outcome of above titers

If titers do not show immunity:

  • Hepatitis B: 3 new doses; retest anti-HBs 1-2 months after 3rd dose
  • MMR (any negative): 2 doses (no retest)
  • Varicella: 2 doses (no retest)

Medical Contraindication/Waivers
If there is medical contraindication to any required immunization(s), verification from the primary healthcare provider must accompany the health record. When any medical contraindication exists, a waiver must be signed by the student to acknowledge that inadvertent exposure might occur and to release the clinical site and university from liability in the event of exposure. If a student elects to waive an immunization requirement(s), placement in a clinical setting cannot be guaranteed. As such, the student may be deemed unable to complete the required clinical education coursework.

Additional Health Requirements
Some clinical education sites have additional health requirements (drug screens, meningococcal vaccine, etc.). Student assigned to or wishing to pursue educational experiences at these sites must meet their requirements.