Required for new students
Student Health welcomes you. As part of your onboarding, your immunization records and history will be reviewed in relation to your program. All incoming students must provide written, authentic documentation, with legal name of the following:
- All Incoming students must submit a PDF copy of a physical examination done within twelve months prior to admission.
- Primary Care office
- Many retail pharmacies, Walgreens or CVS
- Your current Student Health Service
- Barnes Care Health Service – Please call (314) 747-5800 for an appointment
- SHS does not maintain a list of places that offers vaccinations.
- Tuberculosis surveillance. Must have TWO step Tuberculin (TB) skin test or Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) (T-Spot) or (QFT) 3 months prior to thedeadline (or starting school).
- Note: Students born outside of the U.S. who received BCG vaccine should follow the TB screening requirements as listed above. If you have had slight reactions to a PPD skin test in the past, it is recommended you opt for QuantiFERON or T-Spot testing.
- MMR. Must supply written, authentic documentation of dates of vaccination OR laboratory evidence confirming immunity. Re-vaccinate for Equivocal titer.
- Documentation of 2 Measles/Mumps/Rubella or 2 doses of Measles vaccine, 2 doses of Mumps vaccine and 1 dose of Rubella vaccine OR serologic proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
- If negative or indeterminate blood test results, must supply date of MMR or Measles (Rubeola) booster
- Re-immunization 28 days apart.
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acelluar Pertussis) Vaccine
- Written , authentic documentation of one dose of the adult Tdap vaccine in the past 10 years.
- Varicella. History of disease is not sufficient.
- Two doses of Varicella vaccine OR positive Varicella IgG antibody titer.
- If you have a negative, indeterminate or equivocal titer, obtain two doses of vaccine at least 30 days apart.
- If vaccinated, student must supply proof of vaccination dates for Varivax #1 and Varivax #2.
- COVID-19 Vaccine. All students are required to provide proof of full immunization with an FDA-Authorized or World Health Organization approved COVID-19 vaccine or an approved religious or medical exemption. For additional information see the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
- COVID – 19 #1 Primary series
- COVID – 19 #2 Primary series
- Or
- COVID – 19 Updated Vaccine
Hepatitis B Vaccine. Hepatitis B vaccine #1, #2, and #3 Those who are in a hospital/clinic or patient care area, or who have direct contact with patients or research student participants. (ONLY Required for medical, occupation therapy, physical therapy and audiology/communication programs)
Hepatitis B Vaccine. Hepatitis B vaccine #1, #2, and #3- Hepatitis B surface Antibody Titer. Must supply copy of laboratory report with legal name. Required if completed series and enrolled in Medical, Occupation Therapy or Physical Therapy programs.
Student Health mandates that individuals first entering Washington University School of Medicine be immunized against and provide proof of immunity for the hepatitis B virus prior to enrollment. Since the hepatitis B vaccine program requires a series of three injections given over six months, students may have a full compliance period extended to six months after entry. However, they must have received at least their first hepatitis B vaccine prior to enrolling.
Non-compliant students will be excluded from classroom and/or patient care areas.
In additional to the required immunizations we also recommend that you consider the following immunizations if applicable:
- Heptatitis A vaccine
- Human Papillomovirus vaccine
Exemptions from immunizations
If the immunizations are contrary to your religious beliefs, you will need to sign a vaccine declination statement in order to be considered for exemption. This is reviewed by Human Resource.
If immunizations are not advisable because of a medical condition, an official statement from a licensed medical doctor must be sent to Student Health for review.
Exemption form information
To request a medical or religious exemption, please fill out the appropriate form and return.
School of Medicine Student exemption forms: