Hep B is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the Hep B virus (HBV) It is a major global health problem and can cause chronic infections and puts people at high risk of death from cirrhosis and liver cancer. A safe and effective vaccine offers 98% to 100% protection against Hep B is available. Preventing Hep B infection averts the development of complication including chronic disease and liver cancer.
There are 2 types of test for TB infections; 1. The skin Test and the TB blood test. A person's health care provider should choose which TB test to use. Factors in selecting which test to use includes the reason for testing, test availability and cost. Generally, it is not recommended to test a person with both a TB skin test and a TB blood test
Traditional flu shots are trivalent, or three-component, vaccines. This means that they protect against three viruses: two influenza A viruses, H1N1 and H3N2, and one influenza B virus. The specific viruses in an annual shot depend on which are likely to circulate during that year's flu season.
Varicella is an acute infectious disease. It is caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which is a DNA virus that is a member of the herpes virus group. After the primary infection, VZV stays in the body (in the sensory nerve ganglia) as a latent infection.
MMR- Measles, Mumps and Rubella- a combined vaccine given to young children. DTAP- should have been given in the last 10 years or you must get vaccine
You can get proof of your vaccines from your physician or from Southern Nevada Health District if you are a resident of this state. If you are from another state please check with your Department of Health, high school or physician. If you are an immigrant, you may want to check paperwork provided when entering the states. If you are not successful in finding your immunizations you may get titers drawn for your immunity to find out if your body can fight off disease that it is exposed to
If you have insurance your immunization cost my be covered and free to as the student. If you are not covered under an insurance plan, please contact the Administrator for facility that will offer immunizations at a discounted price. Please note that these facilities may have a wait so you will need to schedule an appointment prior to just showing up. You can also look at CDC website for more information.
Physicals are required prior to starting class. Please make sure that you have a recent physical so that you will not have an interruption during this nursing assistant course. Physicals are definitely needed prior to clinicals.
A copy of the COVID vaccine needs to be given to the administrator, if possible, prior to clinical rotation. If you have not received the vaccine, make sure you have received at least 1 of the vaccinations prior to beginning of class. The student who refuses the vaccine will need to sign a declination form.
This panel is required prior to the students doing their clinical rotation. This will include amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine metabolites, marijuana, metabolites, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, phencyclidine and propoxyphene.