Vaccinations and Immunizations

Immunization Information

California State University (CSU) requires all first time enrollees at SFSU who are18 years of age and younger to provide proof of full immunization against Hepatitis B (Hep B), (CSU Executive Order 803).

This executive order and its requirements apply to undergraduate and graduate students, students matriculated in self-support degree programs and K-12 students participating in concurrent enrollment courses entering the California State University.

 

 

 

 

All Students

 

First time enrollees at SFSU who are18 years of age and younger are required to provide proof of full immunization against hepatitis B (HepB) prior to enrollment per California Health & Safety Code (HSC), Sections 120390-12039.7.

Immunization Abbreviation Description
Hepatitis B HepB Full immunization series. First time enrollees at SFSU 18 years of age and younger.

 

Students in SFSU Campus Housing

First time enrollees at SFSU who are seeking eligibility for SFSU Campus Residential Housing, ages 18 and younger, must complete the Hepatitis B requirements as indicated above (i.e Hep B)

 

Exemptions

Students are permitted to seek exemptions for medical or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Students seeking an exemption from Hepatitis B (HepB) will be required to submit an Exemption Request Form through myHealth.

 

Medical Exemption: due to a medical condition for which an Approved Vaccine presents a significant risk of a serious adverse reaction. Any medical Exemption must be verified by a certified or licensed healthcare professional. 

Medical Exemption Request Form

 

Religious Exemption: due to either (i) a person's sincerely held religious belief, observance, or practice, which includes any traditionally recognized religion, or (ii) beliefs, observances, or practices which an individual sincerely holds and that occupy a place of importance in that individual's life, comparable to that of traditionally recognized religions.

Religious Exemption Request Form

 

MEETING THE REQUIREMENT

Students will be required to submit their Hepatitis B immunization documentation prior to enrollment for the fall semester and prior to enrollment for the spring semester. myHealth

 

ADDITIONAL DISCRETIONARY REQUIREMENTS

In the event of a local or campus - based outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease, the local public health department and/or the CDPH is authorized to require immunizations beyond what is currently required. SFSU will consult with the appropriate public health authority in case of an outbreak.

 

ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND FIELDWORK OR CLINICAL PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

All students enrolled in health care fields of study or teach education programs are required to provide documentation regarding the completion of immunizations and health screenings as established by the state licensing agencies or clinical placement sites or fieldwork sites. Students should contact the academic program for the specific required immunizations, health screenings ( e.g., TB screening and physical examination) and any other fieldwork or clinical placement requirements.

 

HOLDS

Students who are not compliant with the university's immunization requirement may have a registration hold placed on their record. The hold may be implemented for the second semester of their enrollment at the university and will prevent registration in classes offered in future terms.

 

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Student Health Services (SHS) will administer the immunization requirement on behalf of the university. SHS will also be responsible for advising students on how to obtain the required immunization as well as recommended vaccines through private health care providers, local health departments, or SHS. Questions regarding the requirements should be directed to SHS.

 
References

CSU EO 803 Immunization Requirements and Recommendations

California Health & Safety Code (HSC), Sections 120390-120390.7

CDC Hepatitis B Vaccination Information Sheet 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

The CSU recommends that students are current for the immunizations listed below. Immunizations prevents death worldwide and students are strongly encouraged to prevent diseases, protect health throughout the lifespan, and help to prevent and mitigate outbreaks.

Strongly Recommended for SFSU Campus Housing 

Recommended Vaccines to Reduce Outbreaks

Other Vaccines Recommended for Adults

Immunizations Immunizations Immunizations
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR Hepatitis A (Hep A) Vaccine
Varicella Varicella Hepatitis B (Hep B) Vaccine - Ages 19 and older
Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap Human Papilomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
Meningococcal B Meningococcal ACWY Pneumococcal Vaccine
Meningococcal ACWY Meningococcal B Polio Vaccine
  COVID-19 Meningococcal B
  Mpox vaccine (JYNNEOSTM) Influenza vaccine
  Influenza vaccine  

* The CDC Recommends initial baseline testing with a TB screening Test.

* Fees for commonly requested immunizations can be found on the Financial Information tab.

 

References

CDPH Immunization Recommendations & Screening Requirements for CA Colleges & Universities with Student Housing 

Immunization Recommendations for College Students (acha.org) 

CDC Immunization Schedules 

Vaccine Information Statement | Current VISs | CDC 

ACHA Guidelines: Tuberculosis Screening and Targeted Testing of College and University Students

COVID-19 Vaccine Interim COVID-19 Immunization Schedule 

 COVID-19 Vaccinations and Other Safety Measures

 

 

 

To upload Immunization records

  • Log into myHealth
  • Select Forms & Immunizations
  • Upload a picture of your immunization records under Immunization Documents.
  • After uploading or submitting your records, click in the name of each immunization” (Be sure to include the date of each vaccination dose/titers.
  • Click done.

**PROBLEMS with uploading:  email myhealth@sfsu.edu, please include your full name and University ID# in your email.

Vaccination Charges
Vaccine Type Cost
Hepatitis A $103 per dose
Hepatitis B (Pedi/Adult) $40/$79 per dose
HPV - Gardasil $337 per dose
Influenza (flu) - Seasonal Inactivated $0
Meningitis (Serogroup ACWY) $170 per dose
MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) $122 per dose
Tetanus-diphtheria (Td) $64 per dose
Tetanus-diphtheria Pertussis (Tdap) $76 per dose
Varicella (Chicken Pox) $225 per dose