University Requirements
All New and
Readmitted Students
Measles and Rubella (M/R) Immunizations:
Students born after December 31, 1956, must provide
written proof* of measles and rubella immunizations. Measles
immunizations received before 1968 and rubella immunizations received
before 1969 are not acceptable. Laboratory confirmation of
Measles and Rubella immunity may be submitted in lieu of proof of
vaccination. Students will not be able to register for a second
quarter until this requirement has been completed. (Please
refer to Student Health Center Fee Schedule).
Note: Photocopies of high school immunization
records are acceptable.
*Acceptable proof is a written document signed
and dated by a licensed health care provider.
Hepatitis B Immunizations:
Effective Fall Quarter 2000, all new students 18
years of age and younger are required to submit written proof of
immunization against Hepatitis B. Immunization consists of a series of
three injections.
(Please refer to Student Health Center Fee
Schedule).
Laboratory confirmation of Hepatitis B immunity may
be submitted in lieu of proof of immunization. Students will not
be able to register for a second quarter until this requirement has
been completed.
Student Health Center Measles/Rubella &
Hepatitis B Immunization Clinics:
Every Monday & Thursday 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and
1:00 -5:30 p.m; Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:30
p.m. Fridays 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. No appointment is necessary.
Students who have acceptable proof of
immunizations:
Mail, FAX or hand carry verifications to the SHC.
Mailing address: Student Health Center, Cal State L.A., 5151 State
University Drive, L.A., CA 90032-8411. Include your name,
student identification #, date of birth and quarter for which first entered. FAX
number: (323) 343-6557.
The Student Health Center is located just South of
the Career Center and East of the Biological Science Bldg. Parking in
metered lot C is recommended.
BE IMMUNIZED OR FIND YOUR
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A registration hold
will be placed on all new students who do not complete this
requirement prior to registering for a second quarter. This will
prohibit access to STAR and may cause considerable delay in your
eligibility to register for classes.
Don't delay!
Processing of your records could take up to three working days.
Immunization Facts:
You may be wondering why Cal State L.A. and other
universities require students to provide proof of
immunization against measles and rubella. Immunizations
are an important component of community health. They
provide protection against diseases which can cause
significant morbidity (illness) in a population. Today,
diseases like small pox and polio are not significant
threats to public health because of successful
immunization efforts.
The Student Health Center provides immunizations for
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Influenza,
Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Tetanus/Diphtheria, and Varicella
(chicken pox).
Tuberculosis Facts:
Tuberculosis (TB) screening is often required for entry into
universities, employment in healthcare, education and
other disciplines because TB is a significant public
health problem. TB is an infectious disease that
primarily affects the lungs. TB is caused by a bacteria
which is spread when someone inhales droplets containing
the TB bacteria which have been expelled by an infectious
person through coughing, sneezing or even talking.
It is important to note that there is a difference
between TB infection and TB disease.
Someone with TB infection has the TB bacteria, but their
immune system keeps the bacteria under control. The
person usually does not have any symptoms and is not
infectious. A small percentage of people with TB
infection will go on to develop TB disease. These
individuals are capable of infecting others and may have
symptoms which include a cough that does not go away,
coughing up blood, feeling tired all the time, loss of
appetite, and night sweats (these symptoms may also be
signs of other health conditions - check with your
healthcare provider if you have these symptoms).
Prophylactic (preventive) medications are available
which can lower the risk that an infected person will
develop TB disease. For more information about
tuberculosis contact the American Lung Association at www.lungusa.org.
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Registration Clearance
Information
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
In addition to the Measles/Rubella & Hepatitis
B requirement (see reverse side), all new and returning International
Students must provide acceptable proof of freedom from tuberculosis.
Prior to registering for classes for the first time,
all new and readmitted international students must provide the Student
Health Center (SHC) with the following information before their STAR
Registration date:
* Acceptable
proof is a written document signed and dated by a licensed health
care provider.
Student Health Center TB Testing Clinics
will be every Monday and Tuesday. 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 -4:30
p.m. and Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Students who are
given a TB skin test must return in two or three days to
have their skin tests checked by a (SHC) nurse.
Students who have acceptable proof of TB
may
mail, FAX or hand carry verifications to the SHC. Mailing address is
Student Health Center, Cal State L.A., 5151 State University Drive,
L.A., CA 90032-8411. Include your name, student identification #,
date of birth and quarter for which clearance is requested. FAX
number: (323) 343-6557
Processing of your records could take up to three
working days, therefore, please plan ahead to clear this registration
hold. Failure to do so may cause considerable delay in
your eligibility to register for classes this quarter.
For additional information and SHC hours, call the
SHC at (323) 343-3301 or the International Student Services Office at
(323) 343-3170.
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