M.D. Health Records - Immunizations
The Office of M.D. Health Records supports your health and wellness as you enter medical school. The office offers a variety of resources and useful information for students to ensure they are immunized prior to entering school. For student health and wellness resources, visit the Student Affairs e-kiosk.
Required Immunizations
As first-year medical students, immunizations are required pre-matriculation steps for all students. When completing the requirements, consider reviewing the Immunization Checklist.
| Required Immunization | Due Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tdap (Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine) | Upon Matriculation Renewed every 10 years | The hospitals in which our students participate in clinical rotations are requiring explicit documentation of the adult pertussis vaccination in order for students to be in their facilities. This is a different formulation than the DTaP or DPT vaccinations that most of our students received in infancy/early childhood and it is also different than the Td (commonly “Tetanus shot”) that many may have received as adolescents or adults for tetanus prophylaxis for wounds. The Tdap has the standard dose of tetanus toxoid, a reduced dose of diphtheria and an acellular booster for pertussis (“whooping cough”). As such, please submit your documentation of Tdap within the last to 10 years with your medical records. DTaP, DPT, and Td are not sufficient to meet this requirement. | |
| TB Test (Tuberculosis) | Upon Matriculation
Yearly symptom screening | All students are required to provide written documentation of a two-step Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or TB blood test (IGRA) dated within one year of matriculation. Students known to have latent TB (as evidenced by a history of a past positive TST or IGRA) must provide proof of an IGRA blood test. Students who have received the BCG vaccine are encouraged to complete the TB blood test (IGRA). All students must complete an Annual TB Screening Survey, which is conducted through CastleBranch. | |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) | Upon Matriculation | The School of Medicine will require all students to undergo quantitative (IgG) antibody titers for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. If the quantitative antibody titers do not demonstrate immunity, students will also have to submit documentation of previous vaccination against MMR. If not previously vaccinated, the student should complete a vaccination series and upload documentation. | |
| Varicella (Chickenpox) | Upon Matriculation | All students must provide either (1) written documentation of vaccination with 2 doses of Varicella vaccine, or (2) laboratory evidence of immunity (through quantitative IgG titers) or (3) laboratory confirmation of disease. A history of having "had the disease" is not adequate documentation of immunity to varicella. | |
| Hepatitis B | Upon Matriculation | The majority of clinical sites require documentation of three doses of this vaccination and a quantitative (IgG) antibody titer (anti-HBs) indicating response to the immunizations. Therefore the School of Medicine has the same requirement. Students must have evidence of two or three doses and immunity to Hepatitis B. (Please note that additional blood work and potential re-vaccination will be required in the event that immunity is not documented after the primary series. Students should consult with their healthcare provider in this event.) | |
| Influenza (Flu) | Yearly (September-November) | All current students are required to receive an influenza vaccination each year that they are enrolled. This annual requirement should be completed after September 1st, but no later than November 15 of each year. Annual influenza vaccinations will be offered by the school. | |
| TB Screener (Tuberculosis) | Yearly (January) | Students must undergo tuberculosis (TB) screening during time periods determined by the school. This short questionnaire will be completed and submitted through CastleBranch. | |
| Respirator Fit Testing | Beginning of Segment 3 | All medical students are required to be fit-tested for a N-95 respirator as part of our compliance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.134. This testing is completed annually starting in Segment 3 and is conducted by the clinical facility to which the student is assigned. Some clinical sites may charge a fee for this fitting. |
IMPORTANT: Quantitative (IGG) Antibody Titer reports are required for all titers. For examples of acceptable titer results, please view the Hepatitis B Sample Titer and MMR Sample Titer.
Submitting Immunization Requirements
- All students are required to create a CastleBranch user account to upload health documents for a one-time fee of $55.38.
- Incoming students will receive access to create a Castle Branch account prior to the first day of class.
- View instructions on how to set up your CastleBranch user account here.
- When submitting immunization documentation, please ensure that it includes your legal name, type of immunization or bloodwork administered, and date of administration.
- HIPAA requires health records to be transmitted electronically through secure means. If emailing health records, WSU Computing & Information Technology provides an electronic solution through the Office 365 drive that is HIPAA compliant. Procedures for sending encrypted emails.
How to Check Your Immunization Records
- Visit Michigan Improvement Care Registry (MICR) or your local state registry to check your immunization records for your state
- MICR: You can create a login and check your records or request an official Michigan immunization record
Services for Students
- Reviews all immunization documentation for incoming students to ensure compliance with both institutional and clinical facility standards
- Coordinates annual TB screening, influenza vaccination clinics and mask fit testing for rising M3 students
- Handles the reporting of Needlesticks and Injuries of medical students
Injury and needlestick reporting
Lishia Ellis
MD Health Records, Program/Project Assistant II
Email contact: MDHealthRecords@wayne.edu
Phone contact: 313-577-1466
Office location: Mazurek 322