Tdap... a little stinger!

I'm required by school to have a Tdap booster... that's the new Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) booster advised once for everyone over age 11 or 12.  I was already up to date on my Td, but due to the school requirement, went to have my Tdap last Friday.  I had it done at the county health clinic, paid my $13, and was on my way.  No pain.  I didn't expect any, as I've had the Td in the past with no pain, either.  (Shots don't generally bother me).  What surprised me was the achy deltoid for 4-5 days afterward!  It's now Wednesday, and my right deltoid still doesn't feel the same as my left.  I also woke up Saturday very hot and sweaty... kind of feverish.  I know these things CAN come from immunizations, but I've usually had no problems in the past from the Td.  It must be the pertussis component.  Oh well, enough whining.  :)

Background check ... finally okay!

Well, a few days ago I got my notice from my background check that there was a discrepancy in my employment involving a former employer.  This included wrong dates, wrong title.... I was so worried that this would ruin my chances of PA school, as I was accepted based on my information.  So, I disputed the claim, and they called the employer back, who cleared up the discrepancy. Whew, such a relief!  One more hurdle overcome.

Titer update

Okay, I got the correct polio titer test back.  So, now I'm immune to everything I'm supposed to be immune to.  That's nice.  Now I need a Tdap booster, 2 sets of TB skin tests, and a physical.

Titers

Well, it's been a while since I posted.  I had my titers drawn last week... those are tests to determine if you are immune to certain diseases, via vaccination or the actual disease.  All came back ok, except that we did one wrong test.  We were supposed to get a Polio titer, but the only options at the lab were "CF antibodies" or "antibody neutralization".  We gambled, went with the CF one.... and basically I had to go back a few days later to get the neutralization one.  Oh well. 

We have the class picnic this weekend, with my class and previous year's class.  Should be great fun to meet everyone!