1. Serum IgG titers
Students are required to submit laboratory copies of serum IgG titers for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella. If any measles, mumps, or rubella serum IgG titer indicates non-immunity, students must submit evidence of an MMR vaccination obtained after the non-immune titer date. For a non-immune varicella titer, students must obtain two varicella vaccines at least 30 days apart after the non-immune titer date. If a student received a varicella vaccine as a child, that vaccine date may be used as proof of one of the two required varicella vaccines.
2. Hepatitis B
Completion of a hepatitis B vaccination as a series is mandatory. Students must submit the dates of vaccination and the results of a serum hepatitis B surface antibody test obtained after the series was completed. If the hepatitis B titer indicates non-immunity, students satisfy SGU requirements by submitting proof of one additional vaccine after the titer result date. Students should consult their personal physician, who may advise further vaccines and titers.
Acceptable hepatitis B vaccine schedules are:
- Recombivax HB or Engerix-B: three-dose series administered over a six-month period.
- Heplisav-B: two intramuscular doses administered one month apart.
3. Tdap vaccination
Tdap vaccination within the previous five years is mandatory.
4. Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine
Meningococcal meningitis vaccination within the previous five years is mandatory.
Proof of Vaccinations
Handwritten vaccine dates are not accepted unless accompanied by proper documentation. Acceptable proof includes:
- Immunization cards with the student’s full name and vaccine dates
- Receipts or official records clearly showing the vaccine name, date administered, and the student’s identifiable information