All students should read the additional information from the University Health Service particularly with regard to tuberculin testing and Meningitis C/MMR. Students should also contact their GP/physician with regards to vaccinations to ensure that they are adequately protected: Information about GPs and Healthcare in Edinburgh Vaccinations It is advised that all students entering veterinary medicine, who have not had a BCG vaccination or a previous positive tuberculin test, should have a test to assess their susceptibility to tuberculosis. Students should contact their home GP/physician for advice. The following vaccinations are advised for veterinary students, based on known risk factors. Tuberculosis Tetanus Rabies (if working in a country where the disease is present) If you are not already immunised when you arrive in Edinburgh, the organisations listed below can provide vaccination. A fee may be charged. The following information is taken from the Extramural Studies (EMS) Handbooks, which are issued to all students shortly after they commence their veterinary degree. The most up to date edition of the EMS Handbook is always available on the University’s virtual learning environment, Learn. Note that NHS GPs will not provide TB vaccination as this is no longer routinely administered to the population. 1. Tuberculosis We are no longer able to offer BCG clinics on campus, if you require this vaccination you will need to arrange this privately. 2. Tetanus Tetanus vaccination should be widely available via GPs and the clinics below. 3. Rabies You do not require a Rabies vaccination for working in the UK. However, if you are from a country where Rabies is endemic then a vaccination is recommended. This is not provided by GP services in the UK but you may contact one of the travel clinics (listed below) in Edinburgh. Newington Pharmacy TrExMed HealthLink360 Important and useful health & safety information can also be found on the University 'Go Abroad' pages. Go Abroad For risk factors and other essential details for travel around the world. Use the University access code of 7797 to gain access to the site. Red 24 This article was published on 2024-09-02
