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Immunization Requirements

Required Immunizations

To meet the requirement for immunizations, proof must be provided in ENGLISH.

Measles, mumps, and rubella – MMR

  • All students must have two (2) doses of MMR.
  • The first dose must be given after 12 months of age.
  • The second dose must be given at least 28 days after the first.
  • The MMR immunization is available at the Health Center.

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis – Tdap 

  • All incoming students will need a Tdap within the last 10 years.
  • The Tdap is available at the Health Center.

Meningococcal (MenACWY)

  • One dose required on or after the 16th birthday.
  • The MenACWY is available at the Health Center.

Meningococcal (MenB-4C or Bexsero – 2 DOSES REQUIRED) or (Men-FHbp or Trumenba – 2 DOSES REQUIRED)

  • Only students 23 years or younger
  • Once a type of MenB series is started the same series needs to be continued.
  • Both Bexsero and Trumenba are available at the Health Center.

Tuberculosis (TB) Testing

  • All international students must have a TB blood test – Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA).
  • TB skin test and Chest x-ray will not be accepted if completed outside of the US..
  • If you have a positive TB blood test, you must have proof of a negative chest x-ray.
DEADLINES:
FIRST TUESDAY OF JULY for SUMMER/FALL SEMESTER  and  DECEMBER for SPRING SEMESTER
Upload all required immunization records to your AdvancedMD Patient Portal
If you are having problems email health.center@valpo.edu
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Student Health Center

Contact Information

Valparaiso University Health Center
Promenade East Building
55 University Drive, Suite 102
Valparaiso, IN 46383

health.center@valpo.edu

Phone: 219.464.5060
Insurance: 219.464.5400
Fax: 219.464.5410

**Please do not email if you need immediate assistance**

Call 219.464.5060 during business hours to schedule an appointment.