UCL A100 Medicine - 2017 Entry

Reply 1560

panda312

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Original post by glad-he-ate-her

Congrats, we both limped on through- hopefully see you in September

Thank you! I was so worried. Let's hope for the best now :smile:

Reply 1561

Ecds

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Original post by glad-he-ate-her

Anyone whos gone to their GP for the health check, what do they do there- blood test, vaccine check- what else do they look at?

I went I my GP and asked whether I could get BCG and Hep B but I can't really get either at my local surgery so I'm going to have to wait till October. I did get a blood test to see whether I was still immune to chickenpox.

I now need to hand in my form and get it signed. Also when you're at your GP ask for a kid of your vaccines to check if you've had all the vaccines you've been asked I help.

Heads up as well - my surgery sort of does offer Hep B but I'd have to wait till June and it costs £100. We are expecte d to pay for any vaccines but if we can't get them then UCL give them to us for free (I emailed to check this)

Reply 1562

Gerry-Atricks

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Original post by Ecds

I went I my GP and asked whether I could get BCG and Hep B but I can't really get either at my local surgery so I'm going to have to wait till October. I did get a blood test to see whether I was still immune to chickenpox.

I now need to hand in my form and get it signed. Also when you're at your GP ask for a kid of your vaccines to check if you've had all the vaccines you've been asked I help.

Heads up as well - my surgery sort of does offer Hep B but I'd have to wait till June and it costs £100. We are expecte d to pay for any vaccines but if we can't get them then UCL give them to us for free (I emailed to check this)

lucky for me is ive been volunteering at RFH for 6 months so got the pesky hep b vaccine out of the way accidentally :smile:

Reply 1563

The Informant

6

Original post by Ecds

I went I my GP and asked whether I could get BCG and Hep B but I can't really get either at my local surgery so I'm going to have to wait till October. I did get a blood test to see whether I was still immune to chickenpox.

I now need to hand in my form and get it signed. Also when you're at your GP ask for a kid of your vaccines to check if you've had all the vaccines you've been asked I help.

Heads up as well - my surgery sort of does offer Hep B but I'd have to wait till June and it costs £100. We are expecte d to pay for any vaccines but if we can't get them then UCL give them to us for free (I emailed to check this)

Yes correct. Be prepared not only to pay for your vaccines, but for the completion of your OH form. Some surgeries charge ridiculous amounts (I had to pay £40 for my OH form to be signed). During your first term (up till Christmas) you will be allocated an OH appointment to see the doctor. They will take blood to check your vaccinations and give you any vaccines that are required.