Immunizations

Immunization Records are due OCTOBER 1, 2009

for students starting in the FALL 2009 Semester.   

ALL late records will be assessed a $25 LATE FEE.

Attention Students:

The Immunization Office is extremely busy.

We are doing our best to answer phones, return calls, and respond to emails. We appreciate your patience!

Immunization Office

Student Union Building I (SUB1)

Room 215

Inside Student Health Services (Room 214)

Mailing Address:

Student Health Services, Immunization Office

4400 University Drive, MS 2D3

Fairfax, VA 22030

Phone: 703-993-2836 or 703-993-2135

Fax: 703-993-4053
Office Hours: 8:30- 5:00 Monday - Friday.

immunize@gmu.edu

FAQs

Immunization Walk-in Clinic hours & fees

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Forms:

Immunization Record Form

Immunization Record Release Form

Hepatitis and Meningococcal Waiver Form

Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire

 

Translations:

Immunizations Translations

Tuberculosis information in multiple languages

 

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Information about:

Immunization Record Completion

Immunization Requirements

Immunization Records Release

 

Immunization Record Completion

Each semester Student Health Service sends incoming students an Immunization Record outlining the requirements for immunizations. Compliance with and completion of this form is a Commonwealth of Virginia and George Mason University requirement for all students. Students will not be allowed to register for a second semester without full compliance.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet these requirements at home and return the completed form as soon as possible. The forms can be faxed or mailed to the Immunization Office.

Parents: please remember that if you send the forms to school with your student, there is a possibility they will be misplaced, forgotten, or lost. The transition from living at home to living on campus can be a hectic experience.

Immunizations can be obtained through local health departments in Virginia or through private healthcare providers. Students may also obtain all needed immunizations through Student Health Services. A Immunization Walk-In Clinic is offered at the Fairfax campus. Vaccines are available on all George Mason University campuses. Minimal fees are charged for all vaccines given.

Note: If you were born before 1957, completion of the immunization form is NOT required. No further action is needed.

Immunization Requirements

1. Hepatitis B must receive 3 doses of vaccine

OR

provide titer report indicating positive immunity or sign waiver

2. Tetanus and Diptheria: Last booster within 10 years.

OR
Tetanus Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) for the decennial booster

3. Two (2) doses of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine administered after your first birthday AND after 1967.

OR
Two (2) doses of the following vaccine: Measles vaccines, mumps and rubella. All must have been administered after your first birthday AND after 1967.
OR

Titer report indicating MMR immunity is acceptable in place of vaccine documentation.

4. Meningococcal Vaccine: must receive vaccine or sign waiver

5. Tuberculosis Screening - Tuberculosis (TB) screening is required for all students as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health. TB screening, shall be completed within the last 12 months. Please see the Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire.

Immunization Records Release

If you would like a copy of your immunization records please fill out the following release form and fax to the Immunization Office. Your request will be processed within 1-2 business days.