Immunization - First Time Freshman
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In order to provide a safe and healthy environment for your academic success, The University of Louisville implemented a First Time Freshman Immunization Compliance Requirement program beginning Fall 2014. All new incoming freshman students are required to provide proof of routine childhood immunization records against most vaccine-preventable communicable diseases and a tuberculosis screening.
Vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks continue to occur on and near college campuses throughout the United States. With the growth in on-campus housing, immunizations provide additional protection to ensure your safety as well as the safety of those around you. Communicable disease outbreaks can cause significant disruption to your academic program as well as to the University's operations.
The University of Louisville's immunization requirements were developed utilizing the American College Health Association (ACHA), the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CSC) immunization schedules, guidelines, and vaccine recommendations.
Required Immunizations:
Tdap (Tetanus-diptheria-acellular pertussis)
- 1 dose within the last 10 years
MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella)
- Two doses of vaccine OR
- Positive antibody blood tests
Hepatitis B
- 3 Doses of Hepatitis B vaccine OR
- Positive antibody blood test
Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine
- 2 doses of vaccine OR
- Positive antibody blood test OR
- Physician Documentation of disease
Quadrivalent Meningococcal Vaccine
- 1 dose after the age of 16
Meningococcal B (two dose vaccination series)
Additional Suggested immunizations
Annual Influenza Shot
Hepatitis A (two dose vaccination series)
Human Papilloma Virus (three dose vaccination series)
COVID-19 Vaccine (2-dose series or 1-dose J&J vaccine)
Tuberculosis Screening
TB Screening Questionnaire can be found here
Complete and submit from along with Immunization documents.
How to Submit Your Records
To submit your records:
- Bring a COPY of your documents to your scheduled orientation (DO NOT BRING ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS).
- Email a copy to vaccinerecords@louisville.edu
Thank you for your assistance. Please allow 15 days for Campus Health to process any records or waivers.
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Your vaccine documentation is due no later than the first day of classes.
Please bring your immunization records and completed forms to your orientation session. Campus Health Services staff will be there to assist you.
Acceptable document includes state immunization certificate and/or vaccine administration or medical records. A full copy of the lab result report is required for any Antibody Blood Titer (IgG) test preformed for proof of positive immune status.
If you are unable to obtain official documentation of your immunization records the following is required:
- Receive a TdaP tetanus vaccination
- One Meningococcal vaccine (Menactra or Menveo) at age 16 or older, regardless of doses received prior to age 16.
- If you believe you have had typical childhood vaccinations or illness, you may have the following ANTIBODY tests drawn; (1) measles, (2) mumps, (3) rubella, (4) varicella (Chickenpox) and (5) Hepatitis B.
- Receive a Hepatitis A vaccine.(optional)
No. We can bill most routine vaccines to your medical insurance plan or offer discounted cash prices for same-day payments by check or credit card. Our staff is available to assist you with determining which is the cheapest and most efficient way for you to get your immunization requirements completed but it is your responsibility to verify your coverage with your insurance plan. Payment for services depends on your carrier benefits and restrictions. Please contact your carrier prior to receiving services. We are not responsible for charges not covered by your health plan or applied to deductible. Campus Health Services cannot bill certain Medicaid plans due to network restrictions. Please contact our Insurance Advocate at 852-6519 if you have any questions regarding Medicaid coverage.
Physician documentation of Chicken Pox disease history. If you do not have a physician documentation of the active chicken pox infection, you will need to have a blood test for antibody blood test for Chicken Pox.
You may see any community healthcare provider or clinic. On campus you can utilize either of the health services offices located at Cardinal Station or the Health Sciences Center.
Maybe. All incoming students will be screened for TB risk factors through the incoming student tuberculosis screening questionnaire. While all incoming students must complete the form. Only those students with identifiable risk factors on the form will be required to have additional testing.
Please contact our office by email: vaccinerecords@louisville.edu or by phone: 502-852-6479 to discuss our exception policy with on of our immunization coordinators.
You may contact us via email at vaccinerecords@louisville.edu or call the immunization coordinators at 502-852-6479 between 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday.