Young people going to college or university this autumn are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated against meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) due to the MenW bug, one of the most aggressive and deadly strains of meningitis.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/phe-publishes-advice-on-meningitis-and-septicaemia-vacinations
Medical (A100-A101-A300) and Dental (A200) Students - Standard Health ClearanceAll first year Medical and Dental students are required to attend Occupational Health for a standard health clearance, with an Occupational Health Adviser (a trained nurse specialising in Occupational Health). Advice will be given on health hazards during your study and clinical placements, and your immunity status will be assessed. This can include blood tests and immunisations, which are needed for your protection in the clinical environment. Disease Immunity assessed at Standard Health Clearance includes Chickenpox, Measles and Rubella (MMR), Tuberculosis (TB) and Hepatitis B.
Please note that standard health clearance is mandatory and is a requirement of the SMD in accordance with GMC and Department of Health guidance.
Medical and Dental students can call 0207 882 8700/7207 to book an appointment for health clearance.
Medical (A100-A101-A300) and Dental (A200) Students - Exposure Prone Procedures (EPPs)Exposure Prone Procedures (EPPs)EPPs are those procedures where there is a risk of injury to the worker, which may result in the exposure of the patients’ open tissues to the blood of the worker. These procedures include those where the worker’s gloved hands may be in contact with sharp instruments, needle tips and sharp tissues (spicules of bone or teeth) inside a patient’s open body cavity, wound or confined anatomical space where the hands or fingertips may not be completely visible at all times. To carry out EPPs you require specific clearance from Occupational Health in regard to immunity status for blood borne viruses; Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.
Dental Students and EPPsEPPs are a required element of dental courses at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, and so all first year Dental students are required to undergo EPP clearance.
Medical Students and EPPSMedical courses at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry are EPP free. However as a medical student you can opt the have additional health clearance for Exposure Prone Procedures (principally assisting at surgery and similar activities). Many students wish to have this experience during training.