State Immunization Requirements for Enrolled Students
Immunization Records Reminder
Students are reminded to submit proof of immunizations against rubeola (10-day measles), rubella (German measles), mumps, meningitis, diphtheria and tetanus to the PUSH immunization portal by June 30 for fall semester and by November 30 for spring semester. If you do not submit proof of immunization, a hold will be placed on your account and you will be unable to register for classes.
To comply with immunization requirements, you must complete the medical clearances section in your Patient Portal. Log into the portal, look for the “Medical Clearances” tab on the left and update any items marked “Non Compliant” by submitting documentation.
If you need a tuberculosis test or vaccines that cannot be completed at home, they may be completed at PUSH as soon as you arrive to campus. If you need to receive a particular vaccine, please make an appointment with PUSH or another local pharmacy.
Indiana state law requires all new, regularly enrolled students attending residential campuses of Indiana public universities be immunized against rubeola (10-day measles), rubella (German measles), mumps, meningitis, diphtheria and tetanus. This law requires the university to block the enrollment of any student who does not comply with immunization requirements. If your record is held for immunization noncompliance, registration for future courses cannot be completed until all requirements have been met.
Immunization proof must be legible, in English and include the student’s name. Students may upload their official immunization record OR a completed immunization information form signed by an MD, DO, NP or RN. The official immunization record does not need to be signed by a provider.
Immunizations required by the state of Indiana:
| Vaccine | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Rubeola (Measles, MMR) | Two doses of live vaccine administered after first birthday and at least 28 days apart. |
| Rubella (MMR) | Two doses of live vaccine administered after first birthday and at least 28 days apart. |
| Mumps (MMR) | Two doses of live vaccine administered after first birthday and at least 28 days apart. |
| Tetanus Diphtheria (Td or Tdap) | No more than 10 years before starting classes. |
| Meningitis (Men Quad/Conjugate, MCV4) | One dose on or after 16th birthday if 23 years or younger. |
| Meningococcal B (Separate from Meningitis) | Two doses of the same brand (Bexsero or Trumenba) if 23 years or younger. |
International Students Only:
Tuberculosis Clearance
International students must have a QFT (Quantiferon blood test) or T-Spot (not PPD) with a negative result. This test must be completed in the United States and no more than three months before classes start. The test must be completed on the same date or at least 28 days after any live vaccine. Those with an abnormal TB test result will have additional steps to complete. Students not in compliance will not be able to register for future courses until the requirement has been met.
State-required immunizations are available at PUSH and through other healthcare providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINES
Why Men B?
Does MCV4 (Menveo or Menactra) meet the Men B requirement?
If I am 24 or older when I start classes, am I required to complete meningococcal vaccines?
Will I be able to register for classes if I have completed the first dose of Men B, but cannot complete the second dose before classes start due to the vaccine’s dosing schedule?
TB Test
If I am registered as a domestic student, am I required to complete a TB test?
Can I complete the TB test in my home country?
Why do I see TB test as a requirement in Medical Clearances even though I’m a domestic student?
What TB tests are accepted?
IMMUNIZATION PROOF
Does my provider need to sign my immunization records before submitting?
How do I upload additional proof once I have completed the initial submission?
If I upload proof of immunizations, do I still need to enter the dates each vaccine was completed?
I submitted immunization proof several days ago. Why does it still say Awaiting Review?
Why am I unable to access the patient portal?
I have logged into my patient portal and there is no way to submit immunization proof in Medical Clearances.
Students who took previous classes through Purdue, either on campus or as an online student, will be considered "former students" until classes start. Once classes start, the student's population will correct itself and they will be able to enter immunization dates. If you'd like to submit immunization dates before classes start, please email shc@purdue.edu.
Does PUSH accept MMR titers as proof of measles, mumps and rubella?
EXEMPTIONS
In the event of an outbreak of any of the vaccine-preventable diseases covered by this law on or near campus, students holding exemptions will be excluded from all campus activities, for their protection, until the outbreak is declared to be over.
How do I apply for a religious exemption from immunizations?
Students, or their parent/guardian if the student is a minor, will write a statement indicating the reason that they cannot obtain immunizations. The statement must be hand-signed and dated. Once reviewed, the student will find the response in the letters section of their patient portal.
How do I apply for a medical exemption from immunizations?
A medical exemption will be granted upon receipt of a written statement from a healthcare provider indicating the nature and duration of the medical condition that contraindicates an immunization, as well as the specific vaccine identified as detrimental to the student's health or certifying pregnancy or suspected pregnancy. Medical exemptions expire when the medical condition(s) contraindicating immunization change in a manner which permits immunization.
Contact Information
PURDUE STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
601 Stadium Mall Drive
Immunization Office - Rooms G31 & G32
W. Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2052
Email: shc@purdue.edu
Telephone: 765-494-1837
Fax: 765-496-1907