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TB Skin Test Clinic SchedulePUSD TB Clincs ReinstatedThe PUSD free TB clinics have been reinstated. If you need a current TB test to put on file with the office, you can attend one of these clinics. You must first obtain a "volunteer verification form" from the volunteer coordinator.Parent volunteers are required to have TB tests every four years. A copy of the test needs to be on file in the Westview Health Office. PUSD offers TB tests free of charge to schools and parent volunteers. The PUSD Health Services TB clinics are open to current PUSD employees and school volunteers ONLY. Employees must have proof of employment (ID badge, TB expiration notice, or pay warrant). Volunteers must have Volunteer Verification Form (obtain from school site). PLEASE NOTE! The TB Skin Test provided by PUSD is a two-step process: Step 1 - Obtaining Skin Test Step 2 - Reading of Skin Test (48 hours later) You must complete both steps for your test to be valid. Tests results are good for 4 years. If you have questions please contact Health Services @ (858) 668-4132 If you are acutely ill, have been diagnosed with tuberculosis, have had a live vaccine (MMR) within the last four weeks, or are undergoing immunosuppressive therapy, contact a Resource Nurse at Health Services (858-668-4132) PRIOR to attending a clinic.
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