how often should you take a TB shot if you are a nursing home pt?

Question

If you are admitted to the hospital for two days do you need another TB shot when you return?

Answer 1

Most nursing homes require annual TB tests for employees and residents. A new test upon readmission after a two day hospitalization would reveal nothing unless the patient had a KNOWN exposure earlier.

In short, no unless the patient was being tested after the incubation period after a documented exposure.

Answer 2

There is a TB test (not a shot)!! You need not to have a TB test after being admitted in the hospital!

Answer 3

no. You should have an annual PPD if you are at high risk of being exposed. If however in that year you know for a fact that you've been exposed then the test may be repeated a few times that year to make sure you dont have it or you will have to go for xrays. If you work in a clinic or hospital I think it is mandatory for all those places. This is in reference to a test for tuberculosis commonly referred to as TB.

Answer 4

TB tests are usually taken every year in a medical setting. No, I don't think after two days you'd need another test if your last one was negative. As far as preventative measures go, if you're on medication for being exposed to TB, take it as it's prescribed by your doctor.

Answer 5

Some nursing homes require a TB test to be admitted or when returning from any outside faculty. This varies from nursing home to nursing home.

Answer 6

Do you mean Tetnus? Because TB is a test that's done with an injection just beneath the surface of the skin. If you mean Tetnus, those are good for five to seven years.

Answer 7

Every six months should be okay.