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Where to send your immunization record
Questions about immunization records
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Questions about immunizations required for travel

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Questions about immunization records

I went to another state school and will be in graduate school at RU in the fall. I believe I have everything I need in terms of immunization from undergraduate requirements. Can I just mail a copy of those records to your office in New Brunswick? Or possibly just fax this information?

I'm going to be a freshman in Sept. For the immunization forms, what should I do if I don't have a family doctor? Who should I go to for the last two pages? Can the nurse at my high school fill them out since she has my immunization records? Thank you.

How long will it take to get my immunization hold unblocked and be able to get my grades?

I'm not sure I have records of immunization from childhood. If not, do I have to get two sets of immunizations now?

Can I get a copy of my immunization record or can I find out what I have been immunized for?

I received an e-mail alert about an incomplete immunization record. What do I need to do?

I am a former Rutgers student and need my immunization records sent to a different university. Is it possible for you to send that to me or fax it to my current university?

I want to send immunization record. What is the mailing address?

I don't have a record of my immunizations and I don't have a family doctor, so where could I go to attain a copy?

General questions about immunizations

I recently tested positive for hepatitis B. What should I do? How is my life going to be different?

Is it possible to get the meningitis vaccine at Rutgers, but somehow have it cost less by using my parent's health insurance which I am covered under?

How do I arrange to get an MMR lab test?

I went to my GYN and asked him to give me the MMR. He said that since I'm actively trying to conceive, I shouldn't get it at this time. What should I do now?

I need a yellow fever vaccination. Do you provide this?

I was wondering if you offered the rabies pre exposure series.

My child was done a skin test for tb called PPD. After 3 days, there was no bump, but a reddishness in around the injected area. The size was 5-10mm. The doctor ordered a chest-x-ray, which she said was negative. Is it that my child should take medication for tb. Please let me know whether from the skin test - was it positive?. then how x-ray can show it negative? and the follow-up medication - is it necessary.

Does the health center offer hepatitis (A, B, C) testing?

I am an alumni and uncertain if I received a second MMR immunization on campus. How would I be able to find this information?

Can I get an MMR as well as other immunizations through Health Services?

Questions about immunizations required for travel

I am traveling to Tanzania and I need to get yellow fever shot. When & where can i get it and where can i get malaria pills for a low price? Does the school insurance cover either?

I am traveling to Costa Rica and I would like to know what shots I need.

What are the recommended vaccinations I should get before I go to Taiwan?

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