IMMUNIZATIONS

ALL entering students must have the following immunizations and screening tests prior to registration:

1. Tuberculin skin test: this test must be performed annually, and subsequent tests will be done for students at no charge at the Student Health Services, located in the UT Professional Building, 6410 Fannin, Suite 510. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please call 713-500-5171.
   
2. Measles: proof of two doses of measles vaccine administered on or after the first birthday and at least 30 days apart or proof of immunity
   
3. Mumps: proof of one dose of mumps vaccine administered on or after the first birthday or proof of immunity
   
4. Rubella: proof of one dose administered on or after the first birthday or proof of immunity
   
5. Tetanus/diphtheria: proof of one "booster" dose of tetanus/diphtheria (within 10 years)

An orange immunization form was sent to you along with your letter of acceptance from GSBS. A hold will be placed on your registration until that completed immunization form has been received by the UT Student Health Services. When it is complete, FAX it to the Health Services at 713-500-0605 or mail it to them (the address is on the form). If you mail the form to the Student Health Services, be sure and keep a copy for your records!

The Student Health Services will check the form to make sure it's complete and then notify the Registrar's Office who will remove the hold from your registration. If the form is not complete, the Health Services will notify you in writing as to what is needed.

Although you may obtain immunizations from the Student Health Services, there will be a charge because you will not be considered a student (and therefore entitled to free services) until you have registered, and you can't register until you can show proof of immunization.

Here's the bottom line: registration will be much easier for you if, by the time you arrive at GSBS, you have documented to the Student Health Services that you have had the required immunizations.

Immunization Against Hepatitis B Virus

Please note that immunization against the hepatitis B virus is not required prior to registration. However, anyone performing tasks that involve exposure or potential exposure to human blood, body fluids, or tissues should be immunized against the hepatitis B virus (HBV). UT-HS offers HBV vaccinations to students who meet the exposure criteria noted above. This series of three shots is offered by the Health Services. So, if for example, you end up doing a tutorial rotation in a laboratory in which human blood, body fluids, or tissues are used, you should be vaccinated against HBV as soon as possible.