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Immunization Requirements

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NEW IMMUNIZATION POLICY 

All new students beginning Fall 2023 must comply with California State University systemwide Executive Order 803 to ensure students are educated about and receive immunizations to prevent potentially serious and contagious diseases.

 

New Students - FALL 2023 and Beyond

Proof must be submitted to Student Health Services PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT.

 

Required Immunizations for all CPP Students

Required Immunizations & Screenings

Required Dosage & Screening Information

Hepatitis B

Enrollees who are 18 years of age and younger upon official date of enrollment are required to provide proof of full immunization against the Hepatitis B virus per California law (HSC sections 120390-120390.7)

Additional Requirements for all Students Residing On-Campus and Student Athletes

Beginning in the Fall 2023 semester, all students residing on campus including Foundation Housing, Village and students participating in Intercollegiate Athletics are required to comply with the immunization requirements applicable to all students (Hep B) and the additional requirements stated below. Students who do not meet immunization requirements or apply for an exemption may be denied housing assignment or be excluded from participation in Intercollegiate Athletics.

Required Immunizations & Screenings

Required Dosage & Screening Information

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Two (2) doses with first dose on or after 1st birthday; OR positive titer (laboratory evidence of immunity to disease)

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Two (2) doses with first dose on or after 1st birthday; OR positive titer.
History of contracting the disease does not meet compliance.

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap)

One (1) dose after age 7

Meningococcal conjugate

(Serogroups A, C, Y, & W‐135)

One (1) dose on or after age 16 for all students and age 21 or younger

Hepatitis B (Hep B)

Students aged 18 and younger (CA Health & Safety Code, Sec. 120390.5)

Screening/Risk Assessment: Tuberculosis (TB)

All incoming students must complete a Tuberculosis risk questionnaire. Incoming students who are at higher risk* for TB infection, as indicated by answering “yes” to any of the screening questions, should undergo either skin of blood testing for TB infection within 1 year of CSU entry.
*Higher risk include travel to or living in South and Central America, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East; prior positive TB test; or exposure to someone with active TB disease.

Exemptions

A student may be exempted from any requirements in this policy as described below:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Compliance

  • Students will be in compliance with the applicable requirements once proof of vaccine(s) has been verified or a student has received a test result (titer) showing acceptable immunity levels to the infectious disease targeted.
  • Students may also comply through a properly completed and verified exemption.

Immunization Verification

  1. Student Health & Wellness Services (SHWS) participates in the California Immunization Registry (CAIR), whereby immunization information can be verified for all CPP students immunized in the State of California.
  2. If SHWS is unable to verify in CAIR database, students must submit proof of vaccine through an upload to MyHealthPortal. Documents will ONLY be accepted if submitted through the health portal. Do not mail in, bring in person or email documents to CPP Student Health.
    1. Log in to MyHealthPortal, click on the “Medical Clearances” section to begin:
      1. Enter dates each immunization was administered OR date blood test was done.
      2. Complete/submit TB Screen Risk Form and other digital documents.
  • Upload a copy of your immunization record(s), chest x ray or lab results.
  1. If SHWS is unable to verify using CAIR and student cannot produce required documentation, a titer test may be used to prove immunity to disease for MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis B. A blood sample is taken and tested. If the test is positive, the individual has immunity.
  2. When it is not possible to test for immunity levels, a student may receive the vaccines from Student Health & Wellness Services.

Resources

CSU Immunization Requirements: https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13152298/latest/