Immunizations
The absence of mandatory immunization requirements at Sam Houston State University is, by no means, an indication of their importance. On the contrary, immunization can mean the difference between life and death. Students are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records to ensure they have received the following vaccines recommended by the American College Health Association (ACHA).
| Vaccine |
Age Indicated |
Major Indications |
| Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) |
1 dose if history of previous 2 MMR vaccines is
unavailable |
All entering college students born after 1957. |
| Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (DTP)(Td) |
Primary series in childhood with DTaP or DTP, booster at age 11-12 years with Td, then every 10 years. |
All college students |
| Polio Vaccine (IPV) or (OPV) |
Primary series in childhood with IPV, OPV, or IPV/OPV sequentially; booster only needed for travel after age 18. |
IPV for certain international travelers. |
| Varicella |
Childhood, adolescence, young adulthood. Two doses at least one month apart, if over age 13. |
All students without history of the disease or without age appropriate immunization of with a negative antibody titer. |
| Hepatitis B |
Series of three doses given at 0, 1-2 months, and 6-12 months. |
All college students |
| Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4) |
Ages 11-55 |
Recommended for college students particularly freshman living in dormitories. |
| Influenza |
Each fall for college students |
Encouraged for students in high-risk categories, and to others to minimize disruption in daily activities during a campus epidemic |
Consult with your medical practitioner regarding immunization.
Additional vaccines are recommended for students traveling abroad. Most vaccines are available through the Health Center. For more information regarding immunizations please call (936) 294-1805.
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