Student Health Services at Calpulli Center

Requirements

Students may fulfill the immunization requirements by bringing or sending medical documentation or laboratory evidence as proof of immunity to Student Health Services. Students may also receive the required vaccines at Student Health Services.

Hepatitis B Immunization

First-time enrollees aged 18 or under are required to present proof of immunity to Hepatitis B during their first semester. Hepatitis B vaccination requires a 3-dose series of injections over a 4-6 month period. Students must provide proof of immunity or begin the vaccine series prior to the registration deadline for their second semester or they will not be able to register. (Students who begin the series must complete it prior to the registration deadline for their third semester or they will not be able to register for future classes.) Proof of immunization can mailed to Student Health Services attention Measles Immunization Program or faxed to (619) 594-7469.

Students who are 18 years of age or younger may be eligible to receive this vaccination free of charge. Students 19 years of age or older will need to pay the required fee (see Fee Schedule).

Measles & Rubella Immunization

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 follow these three 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 nominal fee (see Fee Schedule).

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 a small fee 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.

Allergy Information

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 by an experienced LVN, 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-noon & 1:30pm-4:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:15am-noon & 1:30pm-4:00pm
• Thursday: 9:15am-noon & 1:30pm-4:00pm
• Friday: 8:15am-noon & 1:30pm-4:00pm

A $15 fee is charged for each visit.

Travel Clinic

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 to receiving travel-related vaccinations. We subscribe to a service that enables us to identify 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 Student Health Services 6-8 weeks prior to departure to enable some of the vaccines to begin working before you leave. We need your 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 see Fee Schedule for current pricing.
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).

Meningococcal Vaccine & College Students

(Centers for Disease Control Recommendations) Meningococcal infection is one cause of meningitis, a potentially fatal inflammation of the cover of the brain and spinal cord. Permanent brain damage, hearing loss, learning disability, limb amputation, kidney failure or death can result from the infection. College freshmen, especially those who live in residence halls, are at a modestly increased risk for meningococcal disease compared to other persons of the same age. A safe vaccine is available at Student Health Services that is effective in preventing 70% of the disease caused by meningococcal bacteria in the United States. Vaccination does not eliminate risk for all meningococcal disease. Other students wishing to reduce their risk of meningitis can also choose to be vaccinated.

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

School of Nursing Requirements

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 Fee Schedule). 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).
6. Influenza (flu) vaccine yearly.
7. CPR certification must be current and updated through the SDSU School of Nursing.

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