Required Immunizations
Students must submit proof of the following immunizations prior to the start of classes.
ALTHOUGH NOT REQUIRED, SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER HIGHLY RECOMMENDS COVID-19 VACCINATION
- Meningococcal vaccine- 1 dose after age 16, required only for students living in residence halls
- Tetanus vaccine within five to ten (5-10) years of admission
- Polio Vaccine – 4 doses
- DTAP – 5 doses
- Proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella documented by one of these:
- 2 doses of vaccine
- OR positive results from a rubella titre (blood test)
- OR date of having had the illness, with medical verification
- Proof of a negative TB test (or normal chest x-ray) within one (1) year
I don’t have a Family doctor and I’ve lost my shot records, what should I do?
Your high school may have a record of your immunizations; contact them directly through the admissions office and have them sent to you. If you cannot locate your immunization record please call the Health Center for information.
Health Center
(304) 876-5161
Gardiner Hall – Ground Level
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM