Vaccinations and Immunizations

All Students

All students ages 18 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.

Students in SFSU Campus Housing

Students 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