University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy
Admission Immunization Requirement Checklist
Use this checklist to track your admission requirements.
Actual copies of all immunization records are REQUIRED and MUST be completed and submitted no later than
August 1st to:
University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy●1000 E. University Avenue, Dept. 3375●Laramie, WY 82071
ATTN: JoAnn Rule
IMMUNIZATIONS
√ Proof of MMR vaccination is REQUIRED. The 2-shot series OR proof of immunity by MMR Titer
MMR Shots –
This immunization is commonly done in early childhood. A Titer is only necessary if you don’t
MUST be 2 shots
have a record of the shots or choose not to receive the shots.
MMR Titer
√
Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination is REQUIRED. The 3-shot series OR proof of immunity by Hepatitis B Titer
Hepatitis B – MUST This immunization is commonly done in early childhood. The Adult 2-dose is not acceptable,
be 3 shots
and a Titer MUST be done to prove immunity. Titer is also necessary if you don’t have any
record of the shots or choose not to receive the shots.
Hepatitis B Titer
√ Proof of Tdap vaccination is REQUIRED.
Tdap
Tdap is a requirement of our rotation sites. Tetanus is not acceptable. This immunization must
be updated every 10 years.
√ Proof of Varicella vaccination is REQUIRED. The 2-shot series OR proof of immunity by Varicella Titer
Varicella Shots –
This immunization is commonly done in early childhood. Titer is only necessary if you don’t
MUST be 2 shots
have any record of the shots or choose not to receive the shots. Stating you had the disease is
not acceptable.
Varicella Titer
√
Influenza
Influenza
The flu shot is not a requirement of admission, but it is strongly encouraged that students
receive an annual flu shot. Students will be required to receive a flu shot prior to rotations.
√ Tuberculosis Testing (TB, PPD) is REQUIRED.
TB Skin Test
A 2-step TB skin test is REQUIRED.
Annual Renewal of *If a 2-step has been done and the time between expiration date (1 year) and the next TB test is
TB Skin Test
less than 3 weeks, only a 1-step skin test will be required.
*If the time between the expiration date (1 year) of the 2-step skin test and the renewal skin
test is more than 3 weeks the 2-step skin test will need to be repeated. Make sure all annual
skin tests are done at the same time each year or close to the expiration date to avoid starting
the process over.
√ Positive TB Skin Tests
If a TB skin test is POSITIVE, you MUST provide documentation from a physician of a NEGATIVE chest x-ray along with a
physician’s verification of TB status prior to the start of the program. ALSO a TB Symptom Checklist must be completed
annually.
Chest X-ray
Documentation
Copy of chest x-ray report is REQUIRED.
Physician
Verification of TB
Copy of letter documenting TB status from chest x-ray is REQUIRED.
Status
TB Symptom
To be completed annually.
Checklist
BACKGROUND CHECK
√
Background checks are REQUIRED for rotations.
UW Background
Please use the College of Health Sciences Website for the link to complete your background
Check
check. Background checks MUST be current -- no older than 1 year.
Rev. 10/13