All students should read the additional information from the University Health Service particularly with regard to tuberculin testing and Meningitis C/MMR. In addition to the vaccinations that are encouraged by the University of Edinburgh for the general student population, the following vaccinations are encouraged for veterinary students, based on known risk factors:Tuberculosis (BCG vaccine)TetanusRabies (if working in countries where the disease is present)If you are not already immunised when you arrive in Edinburgh, you should contact your GP to discuss vaccination. You may be charged a fee or advised to seek vaccination using a private provider. Please note that whilst the BCG vaccine is still advised by the NHS for veterinary surgeons, vaccination can interfere with the results of the TB Skin Test (Mantoux tuberculin skin test/TST). This could affect your eligibility for some opportunities outside the UK that require a negative TB Skin Test screening result. Information about GPs and Healthcare in Edinburgh This article was published on 2024-09-02
