Immunizations (Nurses Clinic)

Students who are 18 years of age or younger are eligible to receive this vaccination free of charge. Students 19 years of age or older will need to pay the required fee.'

All new and readmitted students born on or after January 1, 1957 are required to show proof of immunity to both measles and rubella. Students must fulfill this requirement during their first semester at SDSU, or an "I" (Immunization) Hold will be placed on their registration for the second semester of classes. In order to avoid an "I" Hold or to clear an existing one, print the following checklist and follow the steps:

Step ONE: Get written proof of immunity
You must be able to provide medical documentation signed by a physician or nurse that you either had the diseases or the immunization for Measles and Rubella. You must have had the immunization
1) after January 1, 1968, or
2) after your first birthday.
Documentation can include immunizations records or a laboratory report showing immunity to Measles and Rubella.

Step TWO: Submit proof of immunity to Student Health Services
You may either bring your proof of immunity to Student Health Services or mail it. If you mail your proof, be sure to include your: Name and Red ID number, your date of birth, a return address and a telephone number. You may also fax your proof to 619-594-7469.

Step THREE: If you don't have proof of immunity

If you do not have proof of your immunity to Measles and Rubella, you need to get vaccinated. Here are your options:

1. Get your immunizations at Student Health Services for a fee.
   
   
2. Get a blood test at Student Health Services to show your immunity for a fee.
   
   
3. If you are 18 years old or under you may qualify for a free vaccination at Student Health Services through the Vaccines for Children Program. Call 619-594-7339 or come in to Student Health Services for more information. (You may qualify if you have a Medi-cal card OR you do not have private health insurance/cannot afford the deductible for vaccination OR you are American Indian or Alaskan Native).
   
   
4. If you are 19 years old or older you can receive the vaccine for $10 through the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency. For immunization information visit www.immunization-sd.org or call (619) 692-8661.
   
   
5. Get vaccinated through your private health care provider.
   

SDSU, School of Nursing health requirements are enclosed for your information. These may be completed by your personal health care provider or Student Health Services. Low cost physical exams, laboratory work and immunizations are available through SDSU Health Services (see costs). Before you will be allowed to attend clinical classes, the following requirements must be completed and documentation provided to Student Health Services:

1. A physical exam must be completed by your health care provider or through Student Health Services. The Health Clearance Form is to be completed by your health care provider at the time of your physical and returned to Student Health Services. If you have had a physical within the past year, you must provide documentation of such.
2. SDSU Medical History Form is to be completed by the student and returned to Student Health Services.
3. Medical documentation of childhood immunizations or illness: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR); Polio series; Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus (DPT); and/or Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td). If unable to provide this information, you are required to begin the necessary immunizations immediately!
4. Hepatitis B series. Upon entrance to the School of Nursing, you must have the first in a series of three immunizations followed by a Hepatitis B Titer.
5. Documentation of PPD (TB) skin test, Rubella and Varicella Titres (antibody levels).

Note: All health and immunization documentation must be forwarded to:

Tessy Reese, LVN
Immunization Clinic
SDSU Student Health Services
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4701
Phone: (619) 594-7339 FAX: (619) 594-7469

SDSU School of Nursing also requires the following:

1. CPR certification must be current. Acceptable CPR certifications are from the American Heart Association "Healthcare Provider" course or the from the American Red Cross "Professional Rescuer" course. No other courses will be accepted. A copy of your current CPR card must be provided to the School of Nursing Office. CPR's must be renewed yearly while in the School of Nursing.
2. Malpractice insurance which covers you as a student in the amount of $1 to $3 million.

Allergy injections are administered at San Diego State University Student Health Services under the order and instructions of student's personal allergist, who has prescribed and prepared the serum. The student's allergist is responsible for the dose and scheduling of the serum.

Allergy serums and instructions are to be brought to SHS by the student. SHS is not responsible for mailed materials that are lost, unrefrigerated or damaged.

Antigens are administered be an experienced Registered Nurse, who observes the patient for a minimum of twenty minutes after the injections and notes any reaction. Observations and reaction are recorded on the patient's treatment sheet.

A physician, emergency medication and equipment are available at all times.

Allergy injections are given at SHS at the following times:

Monday: 8:15am-noon & 1:30pm-4:00pm
Tuesday: 9:15am-11:00am & 1:30pm-3:00pm
Wednesday: 8:15am-11:00am & 1:30pm-3:00pm
Thursday: 9:15am-11:00am & 1:30pm-3:00pm
Friday: 8:15am-11:00am & 1:30pm-3:00pm

A fifteen dollar fee is charged each visit.

We wish to help you to plan a safe and healthy trip. Student Health Services requires that you see a provider for a consultation prior receiving travel-related vaccinations. We subscribe to a service that enables us to pinpoint current immunizations recommendations for travelers. In addition to a computer printout that contains health information, you will receive up-to-date advisories from the State Department concerning the countries that you will visit. It is best to plan your first visit to Health Services 6-8 weeks prior to departure to enable some of the vaccines to begin working before you leave. We need you assistance in the following ways:

1. Complete some forms. If you have an International Vaccine Certificate, please bring it to your appointment.
2. Pay the cashier $30 for the Travel Clinic. If you are enrolled in the College of Extended Studies, the fee is $80.
3. Bring the receipt of payment with your completed Travel Clinic Form to the appointment desk window. We need a minimum of 1 week to process your Travel Clinic Form.
4. If you require immunizations, here are just a few that are available at Student Health Services (call for pricing and availability).

Cholera	Pneumococcal vaccine
Diphtheria & Tetanus	Polio, injection
Hepatitis A	Polio, oral
Hepatitis B vaccine (3 doses needed for complete series)	Rabies vaccine (3 doses needed for complete series)
Immune Globulin (Hepatitis A prevention)	Typhoid injection
Influenza	Typhoid oral
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)	Yellow Fever
Meningococcal vaccine

For more information, read the Meningococcal Vaccine Fact Sheet from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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