Immunization has had a global impact on people’s health all over the world.  Without immunization, the mortality death from certain diseases could be devasting. Vaccines increase a person’s immune system. Vaccines are available for more than 20 serious diseases that can cost human lives. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) lack of vaccines and immunization have caused 3.5 million of the 5 million deaths annually.

How can a person know if they have been immunized?

Titer testing helps determine the various immunization that a person has had or is required to have.  A titer is a simple blood draw to determine if someone still has antibodies to a particular vaccine.

As a child grows after birth, these immunizations are necessary to keep them safe from diseases like Tuberculosis, Measles, Mumps & Rubella, Varicella and Hepatitis. It is best to have a child immunized early to avoid serious contagious diseases into their adulthood. It also helps with the spread of diseases which are highly contagious.

Who Needs vaccination?

Proof of vaccination is often required for entry into schools, colleges, travel, healthcare providers, immigration and other requirements. The levels of request are broad and require documented evidence of vaccine administration. If these records are not available, a titer (blood draw) can test for the presence or absence of the antibody.

If the results of the blood draw show sufficient levels of antibodies, then the person has sufficient level of protection from the pathogen, and they would be immune from the disease. The reverse is true if the test shows a negative result. The person then has no immunity and must be immunized.