Immunizations
Immunization Requirements for students entering Fall 2022:
The California State University (CSU) is committed to the protection of health and wellness of all students. To comply with this overarching goal, CSU campuses implement procedures to ensure that students are educated about and receive immunizations to prevent potentially serious and contagious diseases. Immunizations, Screening Requirements, and Recommendations are adopted from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) IMMUNIZATION & SCREENING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS. Please AVOID A HOLD on your REGISTRATION and submit proof of immunizations prior to deadline.
CSU students are REQUIRED to obtain the following Immunizations & Screenings:
- COVID-19: Individuals must submit evidence of complete immunization (a single Johnson and Johnson vaccine or two doses of Moderna or Pfizer), plus a booster (if eligible). For more information, see Campus Ready Testing and Vaccination page.
- 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)
- Hepatitis B (Hep B): Students age 18 and younger (CA Health & Safety Code, Sec. 120390.5)
- Varicella (Chickenpox): Two (2) doses with first dose on or after 1st birthday; OR positive titer. History of contracting the disease does not suffice.
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap): One (1) dose after 7 years of age.
- Meningococcal conjugate (Serogroups A, C, Y, & W‐135): One (1) dose on or after age 16 for all students who are ages 21 years or younger.
- Tuberculosis Screening/Risk Assessment (TB): Students will complete a questionnaire and any follow-up requirements.
Additional Requirements for those who are engaged in Fieldwork or Clinical Placements
All students enrolled in health care fields of study or teacher education programs are required to provide documentation regarding the completion of immunizations and health screenings as established by the state licensing agencies or clinical placement sites or fieldwork sites. Students should contact the academic program for the specific required immunizations, health screenings (e.g., TB screening and physical examination) and any other fieldwork or clinical placement requirements.
We strongly encourage you to complete your immunizations with your primary care provider prior to coming to Cal Poly Humboldt.
Your primary care provider will be able to bill your insurance. However, if you are unable to do the the required immunizations before you start at Humboldt, the vaccines can be obtained at the Health Center for a fee. Fees for immunizations will be billed to your student account. We do not bill insurance. A hold will be placed on your ability to register for classes unless the health center has copies of your immunization records. Please note that even if you gave them to Admissions as part of your transcripts, you still need to file them with the health center.
Student Health Center Immunization Hours:
Humboldt Student Health Center Immunization Hours and TB testing
During the academic year, Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am-11:30 am & 1pm-3:00pm:
- Call for an appointment during our open hours
Vaccines available at the Student Health Center
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella): Required Immunization
- Hepatitis B: Required Immunization
- Hepatitis A: 2 shots over 6 months, recommended for travel
- Td (Tetanus and diphtheria) and Tdap (adult Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis): Required Immunization; Should be updated every 5-10 years
- Some vaccines may be available for individual ordering, such as Meningococcus B, HPV, Typhoid or Rabies. Please inquire at the Health Center
If done at the Student Health Center, you will be charged a fee as we do not bill insurance. If you have insurance you may be able to get recommended vaccinations through retail pharmacies at no or low cost.
The Public Health Department of Humboldt County, Eureka
Phone: 707-268-2108 Call for appointments
NEW! The Public Health Department of Humboldt County is now providing low cost immunizations for adults that are either uninsured or underinsured with their VFA program (vaccines for adults). Potential recipients are required to fill out a screening form to assess eligibility. Under the VFA program the following vaccines are available at low cost: HPV, MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Menactra (Meningitis ACWY), in addition to several others.
Public Health accepts Medi-Cal or Partnership Health in Humboldt County. When you call to get scheduled for a vaccination, make sure to ask about lower cost pricing if you believe you qualify.
Local Pharmacies:
Tuberculosis (TB) testing at the Student Health Center:
As part of the immunization requirements for all Cal Poly Humboldt students, completing the TB screening form in the Health Portal is required. Depending on the answers submitted on this form or other circumstances, we can perform TB testing during immunization hours. We offer TB skin tests and, if needed, IGRA blood tests (Quantiferon Gold). TB skin tests are a cost of $10 billed to the student's account. For more information on TB: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/. To schedule TB testing with the Student Health and Wellbeing Center, please call 707-826-3146
How to Submit your immunization records:
Upload a copy of your immunizations through the Secure Health Portal.
(Please note: The Health Center's Secure Health Portal is not to be confused with the Campus Portal - these are two separate systems. The Health Portal’s address is Health.Humboldt.edu)
Go to the Health Portal:
- Document Upload tab and select Immunization Records for the Document type.
- Upload a picture of your immunization records showing your name, date of birth, and clinical documentation.
- If uploading a photo of your covid vaccination card, choose "Covid Vaccination Card" as the document type
If you have a hold on your student account for immunization records and you submit records meeting all requirements, your hold will be lifted in 24-48 hours of submission. If you are a new student, please submit these records before the to-do list item becomes a hold on your class registration for your second semester at Cal Poly Humboldt.
If you are submitting an EXEMPTION to a required immunization, complete the exemption form in the Health Portal (e.g., Exemption Form for Standard Immunizations and/or the COVID-19 Immunization). Please note that only MEDICAL exemptions are allowable for standard immunizations. In other words, RELIGIOUS exemptions are not applicable to standard immunizations. Either MEDICAL or RELIGIOUS exemptions are permitted in regard to the COVID-19 immunization. In the case of Medical Exemptions, ask your healthcare professional to complete the below form. Medical exemptions cannot be granted without this documentation.
Click to Download: Certificate of Medical Exemption (form to be completed by your healthcare professional)
If you are having problems, please call 707-826-3146 or send an email to health@humboldt.edu with your questions.
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Please note, although not required, the following immunizations are recommended
(students are encouraged to discuss with their provider):
- Hepatitis A (Hep A): All students regardless of age.
- Hepatitis B (Hep B): Students age 19 and older.
- Human papillomavirus (HPV): Women and men through 26 years of age.
- Influenza (Flu): Annually for all students regardless of age.
- Meningococcal B (Meningitis B): Students age 16 – 23 who elect vaccination after discussion with their healthcare provider.
- Meningococcal conjugate (Meningitis): Students up to 23 years of age.
- Pneumococcal: For students with certain medical conditions (e.g., severe asthma, diabetes, chronic liver or kidney disease)
- Poliovirus (Polio): Regardless of age, if the series was not completed as a child.
- Immunizations for international travel based on destination.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Immunizations/Holds on Registration
Why do I have a hold on my registration?
If you do not provide your immunization records in the 2 step process described above, including proof of vaccination against COVID-19, a registration HOLD will be placed on your account. The registration HOLD will be removed only after the records are received at the Student Health Center. If you have questions, please contact us at (707) 826-3146 or send an email to health@humboldt.edu
Where can I get vaccinations?
Price list of vaccinations at Public Health Clinics
Humboldt Student Health Center Immunization Hours and TB testing
Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am-11:30 am & 1pm-3:00pm:
If done at the Student Health Center, you will be charged a fee as we do not bill insurance. If you have insurance you may be able to get recommended vaccinations through retail pharmacies at no or low cost.
The Public Health Department of Humboldt County, Eureka
Phone: 707-268-2108 Call for appointments
NEW! The Public Health Department of Humboldt County is now providing low cost immunizations for adults that are either uninsured or underinsured with their VFA program (vaccines for adults). Potential recipients are required to fill out a screening form to assess eligibility. Under the VFA program the following vaccines are available at low cost: HPV, MMR, Tdap, and Varicella.
Public Health accepts Medi-Cal or Partnership Health in Humboldt County.
[accordion collapsed]How do I check to see if my records have been received?
If you have mailed or faxed your records in, please allow two weeks for processing and it will be marked as complete. If you use the quick online method available at https://health.humboldt.edu/Document to upload a picture of your records as instructed, the requirement will be marked complete if all requirements are met and
the hold will be removed in 1 to 2 business days. Depending on the method, you can check your task list to see if the item has been marked complete after the time has elapsed, and if the hold still appears contact the Health Center by calling (707) 826-3146 or emailing health@humboldt.edu.