IMMUNIZATIONS

A titer is a laboratory test that measures the presence and amount of antibodies in blood. A titer may be used to prove immunity to disease. A blood sample is taken and tested.

If the test is positive (above a particular known value) the individual has immunity. If the test is negative (no immunity) or equivocal (not enough immunity) you need to be vaccinated.

A Titer Lab Report is generated by the lab that tested the blood sample. The Titer Lab Report must include the test type, exact values, signature, and date.

Transcription means that a healthcare professional will review your immunization records and write down the needed information on the Immunization Record Form. The Immunization Record Form is not considered transcribed if “see attached” is written in the sections the healthcare professional must complete.

Students can have records transcribed at the Student Health Services Immunizations Office. There is a fee for this service.

Shot or vaccination records will not be accepted without the completed Immunization Record Form transcribed by a healthcare professional.

No, students cannot only submit shot/vaccination records.

Until the Mason Immunization Record Form, transcribed (filled out and signed) by a healthcare professional, has been received, your records will not be considered complete and will not be verified.  The Immunization Record Form and any supporting documentation must be received and completed by the appropriate deadlines or students will be charged the late fee and have a hold placed on their Patriot Web account.

Student Health Services can provide transcription services for a fee.

Students with their Immunization Record Form transcribed and signed by a healthcare professional, may submit the partial form as long as the majority of the required information is complete.

The student must also submit the missing proof of vaccination for the remaining requirement(s).  Students do not need to resubmit the entire immunization record form again.

Students can check the status of submitted records by logging into the Patient Portal, select the “Messages” tab in the navigation bar. Generally, this information will be updated within two weeks after submission is received.

Students are notified of any missing or incomplete documentation through the online patient portal. An email will be sent to the student’s Mason email account. The email will direct you to log into the Patient Portal. Check your junk/spam folder if you do not see a message in your inbox.

Students should contact their health insurance provider to check their insurance coverage for immunizations and titers. Student Health Services cannot guarantee coverage, payment or reimbursement by your insurance company.

Students who have purchased the university Student Health Insurance plan have necessary immunizations and/or titers covered at 100% at Student Health Services. Details can be found in your Plan Details and Summary.

Step 1. Log Into Portal

Visit: gmu.medicatconnect.com. You will be directed to the log in page sso.medicatconnect.com operated by InCommon. You will need to register for the portal if you have not logged in before, and will need your George Mason University Net ID (user ID) and patriot password. Select “George Mason University” as your school.

To Upload Documents:

Step 1: Scan and save your documents individually to your computer or take a picture with your smart phone. This is completed outside of the patient portal using your scanner software or smart phone. If you are uploading multiple documents, you will need to scan/take a picture and save each document as a separate file.

• Images must be .png, .tiff, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif. Documents must be .txt or .pdf.
• Files must be smaller than 4 MB. Scan in black and white, or at a setting of 150 DPI to achieve a smaller file.
• Be sure your file names do not include any special characters.

Step 2: Choose the document you are uploading in the “Choose document you are uploading” drop down menu.

Step 3: Click on “Select File”, and locate the file on your computer or smart phone.

Step 4: Click on the Upload button. The document will be listed below, as a confirmation that the document was added to the queue. If you made a mistake you may delete the file by clicking on the “X” at the end of the document name which is listed next to the Change box.

All the documents you have chosen to upload will appear below the Documents already on file section as a confirmation they were successfully uploaded. You can log back into the portal within 48 business hours after successful upload to check your record status.

George Mason Student Health Services has implemented a secure, online patient portal.  Currently, students can view and enter immunization records, upload documents, enter insurance information, access education documents you have received from Student Health, and receive secure messages from your provider. Other features will be made available as we continue with implementation.

How to Access the PatientPortal

Visit: gmu.medicatconnect.com

You will be directed to the log in page sso.medicatconnect.com operated by InCommon.

You will need to register for the portal if you have not logged in before, and will need your George Mason University Net ID (user ID) and patriot password. Select “George Mason University” as your school.

Receiving Secure Messages

You will receive an email via your masonlive email informing you that you have a message. You must log into the portal to access the message. The email message will be from: NoReply[at]medicat.com. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of the email, please call 703-993-2831.

Current students can get a copy of their immunization record through the online Student Health Patient Portal.  You will register the first time you log in.  Select “George Mason University” as your school. Select the “Immunizations” tab in the navigation bar. Student Health recommends that prior to graduating from Mason, you print a copy of your immunization record to keep for your records.

Students can also fill out and submit the Release of Health Records FROM Mason form to request a copy of their immunization record. Submission options are listed on the form.

There is no fee for students to obtain their immunization record.

Any student who will be meeting on a George Mason University campus (Fairfax, Arlington, Science and Technology, Loudoun, etc) must submit records.

Yes. All students, part-time and full-time, degree and non-degree students, living on or off campus, must submit immunization records in order to attend classes at George Mason University.

Yes, all Mason students are required to submit their immunization records.

Any student who will be meeting on a George Mason University campus (Fairfax, Arlington, Science and Technology, Loudoun, etc) must submit records.

If you are taking only online classes but receive an email from the Immunization Office, please contact us.

Tuberculin (TB) testing is a procedure for diagnosis of Latent TB Infection. This test is performed by either a tuberculin skin test or a blood test (T-Spot or QuantiFeron).

A Quantiferon test (QFT) is acceptable instead of the tuberculin skin test. If you choose the blood test, you should submit a copy of the lab report with your immunization records.

If a tuberculin (TB) skin test is required for you, the test must be less than 3 months old from the first day of classes at Mason. A tuberculin skin test, a quantiferon blood test, or a t-spot test will be accepted to meet the requirement.

If you have documentation of a previous positive TB test, only provide documentation of history and a chest x-ray report. A chest x-ray report must be less than 3 months old from the first day of classes at Mason. Provide documentation of medication if taken.

No. A chest x-ray is only acceptable if you have tested positive for tuberculosis. You must complete a TB skin test or TB blood test less than 3 months from the first day of classes at Mason. The TB testing is required based on the screening questions on the Immunization Record Form.

No. A history of disease is NOT accepted as proof of immunization. It is recommended to have titers drawn to verify sufficient immunity. If immunity is not positive, you will be required to receive MMR vaccinations.

No. You will be unable to register without an up-to-date tetanus and diphtheria booster. The booster must be administered every 10 years. Students receiving their decennial booster must receive Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), or Td (tetanus/diphtheria) per listed requirements.

You can  receive immunization from a healthcare provider or local health department. You can also schedule an appointment with Student Health Services (703-993-2135) for your immunizations for a fee.

Your healthcare provider must complete and sign the Mason Certificate of Medical Exemption for Immunizations Requirements Form. You should submit this form with your Immunization Record Form. Preferred submission method, upload to the patient portal.

Student Health Services strongly recommends students complete the Meningitis B vaccine series, especially if you will be living in a dormitory or dorm-style residence.

Recently, there have been outbreaks of meningococcal B at several U.S. colleges and universities. And, both Meningococcal serotype ACYW and Meningococcal serotype B have caused meningitis outbreaks. Meningitis ACYW vaccine does not protect against Meningitis B.

Note: The Meningitis B vaccine does not fulfill the Meningococcal quadrivalent (ACYW) immunization requirements.

More information about Meningitis is available from the Centers for Disease Control.

Vaccine Information Statements are available in many languages from the Immunization Action Coalition.