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Hepatitis B
Q: What if I received Hepatitis B vaccines not listed in the Health Policy?
Contact Amanda Watter.
Q: When do I obtain the Hepatitis B titer?
If you already obtained your vaccine series, you should obtain the Hepatitis B antibody titer. If you have not completed the vaccine series, you should obtain the antibody titer at least one to two months after the last dose of the vaccine series.
Q: What if my Hepatitis B antibody titer is negative?
If you have a negative or non-reactive antibody test, you must sign a Hepatitis B liability waiver form, provided on the electronic health portal, before participating in any practice experiences. It is recommended that you continue with Hepatitis B vaccination as recommended by your provider.
Q: Where can I obtain a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or titer?
Some options are listed below. You may want to compare costs.
- University Health Services – (608) 265-5607
- Concentra (Junction Rd) – (608) 829-1888
- Primary Care Physician
- Local Pharmacy
- Family Clinic of Natural Medicine – (608) 222-2700
(Ask for Hepatitis B Surface ANTIBODY, Quantitative Test #2122655) - Badger Testing (HepB Antibody Titer)
– Madison: (608) 316-2700
– Janesville: (608) 316-7225
Tuberculosis (TB)
Q: When do I obtain a TB test?
Incoming students (DPH-1): Newly admitted first year students are required to complete a Two-Step TB test (two TB tests). The tests must be 1-3 weeks apart. The second test must be administered 7-21 days after the date the first test was read. The two tests must be given between June 15-September 15. Documentation from both TB tests must be uploaded together in 1 file to the electronic health portal.
A QuantiFERON Gold TB blood test will also suffice in lieu of a 2-Step TB test.
Continuing students: Students must be tested annually by May 5, or before your current test expires. A QuantiFERON Gold TB blood test will also be accepted.
Please note: If you were given a live virus vaccine, you will need to wait at least 4 weeks to obtain a TB test or QuantiFERON Gold.
Q: Where can I obtain a TB test?
Some options are listed below. You may want to compare costs.
- University Health Services – (608) 265-5607
- Concentra (Junction Rd) – (608) 829-1888
- Primary Care Physician
- Fitchburg Family Pharmacy – (608) 274-3784
- Badger Testing (QuantiFERON Gold blood test only)
– Madison: (608) 316-2700
– Janesville: (608) 316-7225
Q: What if my TB test expires?
A Two-Step TB test or a QuantiFERON Gold TB blood test will be required if you allow your current TB test to expire.
Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (TDAP)
Q: When do I obtain the Tdap vaccine?
All students must have received one adult dose of Tdap after 2006. The Tdap will expire after 10 years. Thereafter, students may receive a Td as a booster.
Q: Where can I obtain the Tdap or Td vaccine?
Some options are listed below. You may want to compare costs.
- University Health Services – (608) 265-5607
- Concentra (Junction Rd) – (608) 829-1888
- Primary Care Physician
- Local Pharmacy
Influenza
Q: Where can I obtain the Influenza vaccine?
Some options are listed below. You may want to compare costs.
- University Health Services – (608) 265-5607
- Concentra (Junction Rd) – (608) 829-1888
- Primary Care Physician
- Local Pharmacy
- Fitchburg Family Pharmacy – (608) 274-3784
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Q: If my BLS has expired, but I am registered for a renewal course, can I still go to my clerkship site and participate in course activities?
Yes – If you have provided the SOP with proof of registration for the BLS course, you may participate in course activities.
Other Questions
Q: What will happen if I am not in compliance with the health requirements?
Refer to the Health Policy for specific consequences for non-compliance.
Q: How will I know if my health requirements are expiring?
You will receive automated emails from the electronic health portal. Check the portal frequently to ensure you are in compliance with the policies.
Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the health requirements listed in the Health Policy?
Students are encouraged to contact Amanda Watter prior to the expiration date of their health requirement.