Frequently Asked Questions

Immunizations

  • I got individual doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, is that still sufficient?
    Yes, as long as each dose was after your first birthday and you received two doses of each.
  • I got the first dosage of MMR before my first birthday, what do I do?
    You have the option of either checking your titers or receiving a third dose.

  • If I had Chickenpox as a child does that mean I am cleared for the Varicella requirement?
    No, even if you had Chickenpox as child, you still need to get a laboratory tests to show proof of immunity (titers).
  • I only got the laboratory test to show proof of immunity (titer) for Varicella, is that sufficient?
    Yes, if the titer is positive, that will satisfy the Varicella immunity requirement.
  • I got the first dose of Varicella before my first birthday, what do I do?
    You have the option of either checking your titer or receiving a third dose of Varicella vaccine.

  • I got Td/DTP/Dtap, does that satisfy the Tdap requirement?
    No. To satisfy the requirement, you must have received Tdap on or after the age of 7.
  • Do you allow laboratory test to show proof of immunity (titer) for Tdap?
    No, we only accept the vaccine on or after the age of 7.
  • I got Tdap before my 7th birthday, what do I do?
    You will need to get another Tdap vaccine to satisfy the requirement.

  • I got the Meningitis B vaccine (Trumemba or Bexsero). Does that satisfy the requirement?
    No. You must receive a dose of Menactra, Menveo or MenQuadfi (Meningitis ACW-Y/MCV4) on or after the age of 16.
  • Do you allow laboratory tests to show proof of immunity (titer) for Meningitis ACY-W?
    No. We only accept documentation of the vaccine on or after the age of 16.
  • I got the Meningitis ACY-W vaccine before my 16th birthday, what do I do?
    You will need another dose of the Meningitis ACY-W vaccine to satisfy the requirement.

  • I received Menactra/Menveo. Does that satisfy the Meningitis B requirement?
    No. You must receive all doses of Trumemba (3 doses) or Bexsero (2 doses) to satisfy the Meningitis B requirement.
  • Do you allow laboratory tests to show proof of immunity (titer) for Meningitis B?
    No. We only accept documentation of either Trumemba or Bexsero.

  • Am I required to receive a flu shot to fulfill my requirements?
    No. Flu shots are not required, but STRONGLY recommended.

  • Am I required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine to fulfill my requirements?
    No. The COVID-19 vaccine is not required, but STRONGLY recommended.

  • Am I required to complete the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Questionnaire in the Patient Portal?
    Only incoming Housing Students, International Students and Student Athletes must complete the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Questionnaire in the .
    • Additionally, Incoming students who are at higher risk for TB Infection, as determined by the screening questions, must undergo testing for TB infection within 30 days of 新澳门六合彩资料 entry.

 

  • I did a Tuberculosis skin test/T-Spot/Quantiferon Gold/Chest X-Ray in the past, do I still have to complete the Tuberculosis Risk Questionnaire in the Patient Portal?
    Yes, all incoming Housing students, International students and Student Athletes must complete the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Questionnaire in the .

  • All incoming students must submit proof of the required immunizations listed under "My Requirements" by the compliance date. Immunizations are available for purchase at Student Health Services and prices are subject to change without notice.
  • Enrolled students are able to purchase Immunizations at Student Health Services on or after the first day of a given semester.

Please note, we do not accept or bill insurance.

 Immunization Price List

*Prices are subject to change without notice. 


Document Submission

 

  • Uploading documents to the  is required to comply with the immunization requirement.
  • No records will be accepted by mail, email, fax, or in person.

Exceptions

No records will be accepted by mail.

YES, It is required that you submit your records in English.

 


Deadline/ Compliance

 

  • The deadline for all incoming Fall semester students to show proof of immunization requirements is July 15.
  • The deadline for all incoming Spring semester students to show proof of immunization requirements is January 5.

If you have extenuating circumstances and are having difficulty, please contact Student Health Services immunization department @ SHS-Vaccine@csulb.edu.

No, you will not receive a confirmation email, but you can check the status in the .

 


Exemptions

 

Medical exemptions are allowed.

  • Students with a medical condition which is a contraindication to vaccinations will need to have this  Medical Exemption Request Form - PDF completed by a board certified, licensed physician (MD, DO) Physician Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner (NP).
  • If you need to submit a Religious Exemption, please click .

  • Print this Medical Exemption Request Form - PDF and bring it to your provider to complete. Only this approved Medical Exemption Request form will be accepted.
  • Your provider must be a board certified, licensed physician (MD, DO), Physician Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to complete the form.
  • Medical exemption requests are reviewed by the Medical Director.

Yes. All incoming students will need to comply -- even if you previously attended 新澳门六合彩资料.

 


Financial Hardship

If you have a financial hardship with immunizations, please complete the Financial Hardship Form and specify which immunizations you need. You will be contacted by a Student Health Services staff member within 48-72 hours.