Immunization Information

Immunization Requirements:

a. Tuberculin Skin Test (Mantoux).  Must be administered within 6 months of arriving at Heidelberg College or request that the Health Center provide the testing shortly after the new student’s arrival at Heidelberg College in August.  No earlier dates will be accepted.
 
b. Tetanus/Diphtheria Booster.  Date of most recent vaccination must be within the past 10 years to be acceptable or request that the Health Center provide the vaccination shortly after the new student’s arrival at Heidelberg College in August.
 
c. Varicella (Chicken Pox).  No vaccine is necessary if you have had the disease.  Vaccination is required if you have not had chicken pox and have not previously received the vaccination.
 
d. Meningitis & Hepatitis B vaccinations are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED but NOT required. 

Informed Consent for Vaccination Administration (link to form).

*Please note that we offer the above vaccinations and/or tuberculin testing through the Health Center for your convenience.  If you choose to wait and have the Health Center personnel administer your vaccinations and/or tuberculin testing, please complete and mail the Informed Consent for Vaccination Administration Form with your vaccination requests marked appropriately.  We will administer your requested vaccinations and/or tuberculin test shortly after your arrival in August.