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Employee Immunization

To protect our employees and patients, all University of Tennessee Health Science Center faculty/staff should be evaluated to determine susceptibility to infectious diseases. Immunization and/or titers are offered for the following:

Measles (Rubeola)

Measles is a highly contagious and often serious disease. Measles infection can have serious complications such as encephalitis, meningitis, and death. If you were born on or after January 1, 1957, you should receive the vaccine. For those born before January 1, 1957, the immunization is not required.

NOTE: You do not need to be revaccinated if you can provide documentation of two live measles vaccinations after your 1st birthday at least one month apart or laboratory evidence of immunity to measles (rubeola).


To obtain a copy of your immunization record, please call 901.448.5630. Allow 24 to 48 hours for your records to be processed. Records can be picked up in our office or mailed out to you. If you would like your records faxed please fax a signed release to 901.448.7255.

For those at risk to exposure, the following is required for all Medical Center faculty, staff and housestaff:

  • Provide written documentation of two tuberculin skin test results during the 12 months prior to beginning practice, one of which needs to be within the past 12 months. If previous tuberculin skin test result is positive, clearance must be provided by the Memphis/Shelby County Health Dept. Thereafter, a tuberculin skin test is required annually for all negative reactors.
  • Provide proof of varicella (chickenpox) immunity via a blood titer or documentation of disease or immunization
  • If born on or after January 1, 1957, provide proof of two immunizations for measles at least one month apart or immunity via a blood titer. (Persons born before this date are considered immune to measles)
  • Provide proof of one immunization for rubella or immunity via a blood titer
  • Provide proof of one immunization for mumps or immunity via a blood titer
  • For those who may be exposed to blood, body fluid or human tissue, the Hepatitis B vaccine is strongly encouraged and provided without charge, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)-mandated educational materials are provided. Employees those who choose to decline these services must sign a declination statement to that effect.

Last Published: May 26, 2022