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This page answers frequently asked questions about immunization
requirements for students entering Rutgers University.
What immunizations are required?
What about exemption from the requirement?
Where is the Pre-Entrance Health Record Form available?
Where do I send the completed forms?
What is the deadline for return of health forms?
What about penalties?
Do I need a physical exam?
What if I have more questions (contact us)?
What immunizations are required? - The
list below pertains to students entering Rutgers University beginning in
September 2004.
- Meningococcal
vaccination – required for all undergraduate, graduate,
and transfer students who are new to Rutgers University AND are new to
University housing.
- MMR - all
students born after 1956 are required to have received either two
(2) doses of MMR (or two doses of each individual measles, mumps, or
rubella vaccine) or a positive blood test for immunity to each
disease. The first vaccination must have been given no earlier
than one year of age, and administration of the second dose must be
separated from the first by at least 30 days.
- Tuberculosis skin testing (PPD or
Mantoux) - all incoming students attending the university on
non-immigrant visas and born or grew up in a country with a high
prevalence of tuberculosis. Testing must have been done within 6
months of attending Rutgers, and if the test is positive, a chest x-ray
must have been done and results of the x-ray submitted.
- Hepatitis B - 3 dose series
for all students taking 12 or more credits per semester.
More information about:
Meningococcal vaccination
MMR
Tuberculosis skin testing
Hepatitis B Vaccination
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Can I be exempt from getting these vaccinations and
testing?
- Exemptions will be allowed only on bona fide religious
or medical grounds and must be requested in writing.
- To be exempted on a religious basis, the student must
submit a written statement explaining how the administration of
immunizing agents conflicts with his or her religious beliefs. To
be exempted on medical grounds, the student must submit a written
statement form signed by a physician or advance practice nurse
indicating that an immunization is medically contraindicated for a specific
period of time, and setting forth the reason(s) for the medical
contraindication, based upon valid medical reasons.
- In the event of a contagious outbreak, un-immunized
students will not be allowed on campus.
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Where is the Pre-Entrance Health Record Form
available?
Forms are available
on-line, at any of our health centers, and through your dean.
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Where do I send the completed forms?
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RUTGERS
UNIVERSITY
ATTN: IMMUNIZATIONS
57 US HIGHWAY 1
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901-8554
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What is the deadline for return of health forms?
Completed Pre-Entrance Immunization Record is due by July 30 for students
entering in the Fall Semester and January 5 for those entering in the Spring
Semester.
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What about penalties?
If you are living in University housing, you will not be able to
obtain your room key on move in day if you have not received the
meningococcal vaccination. If you are not compliant with the MMR or TB
skin testing (if indicated) requirements, a hold will be placed on your
grades and transcripts.
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Do I need a physical exam?
While regular preventive care and health maintenance visits with your
health care provider are recommended, a full physical exam is not
required. We do recommend that those students with chronic health
problems bring a copy of their medical records to campus in the event that
care at one of our health centers is required. After enrollment, it is
also a good idea for those students with chronic health problems schedule a
"get acquainted" visit with a physician at one of our health centers.
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What if I have more questions (contact us)?
You may contact us via email
at vaccine@rci.rutgers.edu
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