National Vaccine Information Center

Q: My employer is requesting that I undergo a TB (tuberculosis) test and I do not want to do this. What are my options?

Published: November 17, 2022

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A:  Because the TB test isn't a vaccine, per se, this concern is something that NVIC does not routinely address. We are aware, however, that some employers and educational institutions will accept negative chest x-ray tests as evidence of TB status. Additionally, some states such as New Jersey have exemption forms specifically for TB testing concerns.

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