Required Immunizations & Proof of Vaccination Documentation
Proof of vaccination or immunity (through blood work) must be supported by documentation. A healthcare professional must transcribe (complete and sign) the George Mason Certificate of Immunization based on historical documentation or administration of shots. Submit copies of any titer lab reports. If needed, submit documentation for TB testing, chest x-rays and/or medical treatment.
Documentation must be in English and include your full name and date of birth; please include your Mason G#.
Select each immunization to review requirements.
Hepatitis B
A student must provide documentation of the completed dose series to be considered immune to Hepatitis B. Or, a student can submit a copy of the titer results indicating positive immunity.
According to Virginia State Law, students are required to submit proof of vaccination or immunity against Hepatitis B disease or sign a Hepatitis B Waiver on the Certificate of Immunization indicating that they understand the risks and do not wish to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B. Signing the waiver does not mean you cannot be vaccinated in the future.
If a student is in the process of receiving the Hepatitis B vaccination series, but is not able to complete the series before the end of their first semester, the student must sign the waiver.
Additional Resources
Information about Hepatitis B is available from the Centers for Disease Control and the Immunization Action Coalition.
Meningococcal
A student must receive the Meningococcal Quadrivalent (A, C, Y, W-135) vaccine between the ages of 16-21. If a student received the vaccine before the age of 16, a booster dose is required. If you are 21 years of age or older you are not required to submit proof of Meningococcal vaccine.
Both Meningococcal ACYW and B have caused meningitis outbreaks on college campuses.
If you understand the risks and do not want to be vaccinated, you can read and submit a signed Meningitis Waiver on the Certificate of Immunization. Signing the waiver does not mean you cannot be vaccinated in the future.
The Meningitis B vaccine does not fulfill Meningococcal Quadrivalent (A, C, Y, W-135) immunization requirements. However, Student Health highly recommends the Meningitis B vaccine.
Additional Resources
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.
MMR
A student must have two (2) doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine administered at least one month apart. First dose must be given on or after one year of age and after 1971 (for the combined MMR vaccine) or after 1967 (for the individual doses).
OR, a student can submit a titer report (blood test) indicating positive immunity. You are required to submit a copy of the titer report showing positive immunity. If the test shows negative or equivocal, the student will be required to update the MMR vaccination requirements.
Additional Resources
Vaccine information statements are available for MMR from the Immunization Action Coalition.
Poliomyelitis
Student must have proof of completed primary series of poliomyelitis vaccine (IPV or OPV) with the last dose at 4 years of age or older.
If the last dose is before age 4, the student must get a dose of IPV.
A titer lab report is not accepted.
Tetanus/Diphtheria
A student must show proof of receiving a tetanus/diphtheria containing vaccine (Td or Tdap) within the past 10 years. If the vaccination was more than 10 years ago the student will be required to get a booster dose. A titer lab report is not accepted.
Additional Resources
Vaccine information statements are available for TD and Tdap from the Immunization Action Coalition.
Tuberculosis
Regardless of age, all newly admitted or re-admitted students are required to complete the Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire part of the Certificate of Immunization. The TB screening is required for all students as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health. Exemptions do not apply to the Tuberculosis Screening section on the Certificate of Immunization.
TB Screening – Immunization Record Form
If a student answers ‘yes’ to any question in the TB Screening section, a Tuberculosis test (TB test) or blood test must be performed within 3 months of the first day of classes at George Mason. A tuberculin skin test, a quantiferon blood test, or a t-spot test will be accepted to meet the requirement. The Immunization Office must have the following documentation:
- Date placed
- Date read (48-72 hours after placement)
- The results in # (mm) form
If the TB test is positive or the student has a history of positive TB, the Immunization Office must have a copy of the test results along with a copy of the most recent chest x-ray report. The chest x-ray report must be within 3 months of the first day of classes at Mason.
If a student received treatment for TB or LTBI, provide documentation of medication, date started, and date completed.
Additional Resources
Tuberculosis Information is available in many languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and others) from Medline Plus.