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Student Health and Counseling Center

Immunizations for Students Living or Traveling Internationally

For students entering the United States or who have lived/traveled internationally, below is an outline of immunization and screening requirements required by California State University, Fresno.* If you have questions regarding the form or the university health immunization policy, please contact the Student Health and Counseling Center at 559.278.2734 or visit them during normal business hours.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Your immunization record must be in English or your immunization record with an English translation will be accepted. 

 
Required Immunization and Screenings Required Dosage and 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.

Note: History of contracting the disease does not meet compliance.
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) One (1) dose on or after age 7. Must have been received within the past ten years.
Meningococcal conjugate (Serogroups A, C, Y, & W-135) One (1) dose on or after age 16 for all students age 21 or younger.
Hepatitis B (Hep B) Students age 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 or blood testing for TB infection at the SHCC immediately.

*Higher risk includes travel to or living in South & Central America, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East; prior positive TB test; or exposure to someone with active TB disease.

View the Tuberculosis (TB) Blood Test Verification Form here. For questions or to make an appointment, please call the Student Health and Counseling Cener at 559.278.2734.