色花堂

You must come to the Health Center upon arrival at 色花堂 for a TB testing visit. A TB test is required, regardless of prior BCG vaccination. A chest X-ray alone is not acceptable. If you have a TB blood test performed within 6 months of arriving to 色花堂, bring this documentation with you.

If the blood test was positive, bring the official results in English. If you have ever been treated for a positive TB test or active tuberculosis, bring documentation of drugs and duration of treatment. You will not be allowed to remain in classes if you do not complete this requirement.

The College of Health Professions and other programs may have additional immunization and tuberculosis screening requirements. Please contact your department directly.

No, you do not have to. We will accept immunization records if they are legible, and the record contains your name and date of birth. You can have your health provider complete our immunization form (PDF), but this is not required if you submit a valid copy of your immunization records.

Yes, you will need to also submit proof of the immunizations by submitting a copy of your immunization records on your .

• The Health Center offers all vaccines that are required. Please call 410-704-2466 to schedule.
  
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• MMR titers: A titer is a blood test that can prove immunity to disease. If you cannot find records of your MMR vaccines, your medical provider can perform titers to verify positive immunity. You must provide a copy of the lab report for verification. You can also schedule a lab visit at the Health Center to have this testing done. Please call 410-704-2466 to schedule. If the titers show that you are not immune, then you will need to get the MMR vaccine.

• Ask parents or other caregivers if they have records of your childhood immunizations.
  
• Check with your doctor or public health clinic to get a copy of your immunization records.
  
• Contact your state's health department. Some states have registries (Immunization Information Systems) that include adult vaccines. The State of Maryland has an online system called MyIR Mobile, where you can your immunization records.
  
• Check with your high school and/or previous college health services for dates of any immunizations. 
  
• Check with previous employers (including the military) that may have required immunizations.

Yes, 色花堂 requires one dose of Tdap given at age 11 or older. Td protects you against tetanus and diphtheria, while Tdap protects you against pertussis (whooping cough) as well as tetanus and diphtheria.

No, these are different vaccines. 色花堂 requires one dose of Tdap given at age 11 or older.

No, 色花堂 will NOT accept the PPD skin test in lieu of the QuantiFERON Gold test.

If your QuantiFERON Gold Blood test result is positive, you will need to have a chest x-ray to make sure you do not have active tuberculosis. You must attach your x-ray report (in English). You can arrange this through your healthcare provider. You can also schedule an appointment at the Health Center with a provider to discuss the QuantiFERON Gold test result, get an order for a chest x-ray, and discuss treatment options for latent tuberculosis. Please call 410-704-2466 to schedule.

You will need to have your healthcare provider complete and sign our immunization form (PDF). The second page of the form includes the medical exemption section. Then .

Please contact the Health Center at 410-704-2466 or healthcenter@towson.edu to request a religious exemption form. This form must be completed and notarized and then .

To find out if you are eligible for a remote exemption, please call us at 410-704-2466 or email healthcenter AT_TOWSON.