School of Medicine

Immunization and Health Information Requirements

The staff at the Student Advisory Health Administration Office (SAHA) collects and screens the immunization and health information documentation required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Tufts University and those recommended for healthcare workers by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The required immunizations and health information are listed on the School Immunization and Health Information Requirements page; go to your school link to see the specific immunization and health information requirements for your school. Please review the requirements carefully, prior to submitting your Immunization Form. Immunization and health information requirements are subject to change. The Immunization Form must be completed and signed by a health care professional, or other official supporting documentation must be uploaded. 

The Student Advisory Health Administration Office does not offer medical services. Immunizations and health information can be obtained from your primary care provider or by using one of the resources listed on the Medical Care Resources page. Please make sure your health insurance is accepted by the listed resources before receiving any medical care.

School Immunization and Health Information Requirements

Newly Accepted Students - Prior to Arrival
All newly accepted students are required to upload required immunization and health information documentation to the student health portal (Medicat) by the deadline given by the Student Advisory Health Administration Office. You will receive an Immunization Packet once you are activated in student health portal (Medicat).

Currently Registered/Enrolled Students
Registered students are required to keep their immunizations and health information up-to-date, to be in compliance with Massachusetts State Law and Tufts University Immunizations Requirements.

Immunization and health information requirements are subject to change. Changes will be posted on the Immunization and Health Information webpage, and an email notification will be sent to all students.

To Access the Student Health Portal (Medicat)

  • To log into the portal, use your Tufts username (UTLN) and password.
  • Select the Immunization Portal
  • To enter Vaccine and testing dates:
    • Select Immunizations on the left-hand side of the page.
    • Go to the bottom of the page to enter all immunization and testing dates.
    • Choose your appropriate school.
    • Enter all dates. As you enter dates, they will appear to the right. Enter dates for all requirements and then click the submit button.
  • To Upload Immunization Documentation
    • Click Submit only after you have entered all your dates.
    • Once dates are submitted, the system will bring you immediately to the Upload Page. Browse for your files on your computer and click upload at the bottom of the screen to submit required immunization documentation for the immunization/testing dates that were entered.
  • To Access Messages
    • Select Secure Messaging
    • Students can send secure messages with the student portal. To send and receive secure messages within the student portal to go:
    • “Messages” in the left-hand column
    • Select Inbox, Compose or Sent

Deadlines and Requirements - by school or program

Students are required to upload immunization and health information dates and supporting documentation to the student health portal (medicat) for review by deadlines listed. 

To Access the Student Health Portal (Medicat)

To log into the portal, go to https://go.tufts.edu/portal. Use your Tufts username (UTLN) and password. Select the Immunization Portal.

  • Immunization and Health Information Requirements

    All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization and health information documentation by the deadlines listed below:

    • IS Program - December 1, 2025
    • DPG and MS Programs - June 1, 2026
    • GPR Program - June 1, 2026
    • DMD Program - June 1, 2026

    The following immunizations health information are required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up-to-date:

    If submitting T-SPOT, QuantiFeron Gold test or antibody titer, which are done by a blood draw, laboratory reports must be uploaded with other immunization documentation.

    Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap):  One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine is required. Tdap is required every 10 years. Vaccination with Td (tetanus and diphtheria) does not meet this requirement.

    Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of MMR vaccine or positive antibody titers for measles, mumps and rubella.

    Tuberculosis Testing: A 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST), T-SPOT, OR a QuantiFERON Gold Test:  Required within 3 months prior to program start date at Tufts University. The T-SPOT and QuantiFeron Gold tests are bloodwork. The 2-step TST involves two TB skin tests performed within one to four weeks of each other.  

    Dental students with a negative TB screening test at the time of matriculation are NOT required to undergo annual TB testing.

    For those with a positive TB test result see positive TB section of form.

    Incoming and Returning Students with a NEWLY positive TB screening test (2-step TST, T-SPOT, or QuantiFERON Gold) must contact BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu. 

    History of Prior Positive TB Test Result: Students with a history of a positive prior TB test result are required to submit documentation of their prior positive test result AND documentation of counseling or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection. Students must complete an annual symptom screen with Tufts Boston Student Health Services BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu . A chest X-ray obtained within 3 months of the start date may be required at the discretion of Student Health Services. If documentation of a prior positive TB test is unavailable, repeat testing is required. Students with a prior positive TB skin test without documentation of prior counseling and/or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection must submit the results of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test.

    A history of prior Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination is not acceptable as proof of negative mycobacterium tuberculosis infection status. BCG recipients must provide documentation of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test.

    Varicella (chicken pox):  positive antibody titer (if history of disease) or two doses of vaccine. 

    Hepatitis B: Documentation of 3 doses or 2 doses of Heplisav-B vaccine AND positive Quantitative (numeric value) antibody titer (≥10 IU/mL) is required. Documentation of the vaccination series is required. Students without documentation will be required to be revaccinated with a complete series even if they have a positive Hepatitis B quantitative titer of  ≥10 IU/mL.

    A qualitative antibody titer that results in positive, immune, or reactive is not accepted. 

    If antibody titer is negative, we will connect you with Boston Student Health Services.

    Influenza: The annual Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students.

    COVID-19: Proof of vaccination required: two doses of primary series and one booster dose. If previously not vaccinated, one dose of the most current COVID vaccine is required (per current guidelines).

    Recommended

    Meningococcal: Recommended (except for students 21 years of age and younger): Documentation of a dose of MenACWY vaccine received on or after 16th birthday. Students 21 years of age and younger: dose on or after 16th birthday or signed State Waiver Form. For more information read the Meningococcal Disease Information Fact Sheet.

    Polio: Proof of vaccination may be required in the future.

  • Immunization and Health Information Requirements

    All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization and health information documentation by the deadlines listed below:

    • MD Program - July 1, 2026
    • MD/PhD Program - June 1, 2026

    Students applying for away rotations during 4th year may need to meet additional immunization and health information requirements. Several medical centers require positive antibody titers (blood work) for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B, instead of proof of vaccination. Laboratory reports are required.

    The following immunization and testing documentation are required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up-to-date:

    If submitting T-SPOT, QuantiFeron Gold test or antibody titer, which are done by a blood draw, laboratory reports must be uploaded with other immunization documentation.

    Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap):  One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine is required. Tdap is required every 10 years. Vaccination with Td (tetanus and diphtheria) does not meet this requirement.

    Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of MMR vaccine OR positive antibody titers for measles, mumps, and rubella.

    Tuberculosis Testing: A 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST), T-SPOT, OR a QuantiFERON Gold Test:  Required within 3 months prior to program start date at Tufts University. The T-SPOT and QuantiFeron Gold tests are bloodwork. The 2-step TST involves two TB skin tests performed within one to four weeks of each other.    

    TB testing is required annually, the annual test can be a 1-step TST (TB skin test), a T-SPOT, or a QuantiFERON Gold Test (bloodwork)

    For those with a positive TB test result see positive TB section of form.

    Incoming and Returning Students with a NEWLY positive TB screening test (2-step TST, T-SPOT, or QuantiFERON Gold) must contact BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu. 

    History of Prior Positive TB Test Result: Students with a history of a positive prior TB test result are required to submit documentation of their prior positive test result AND documentation of counseling or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection. Students must complete an annual symptom screen with Tufts Boston Student Health Services BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu . A chest X-ray obtained within 3 months of the start date may be required at the discretion of Student Health Services. If documentation of a prior positive TB test is unavailable, repeat testing is required. Students with a prior positive TB skin test without documentation of prior counseling and/or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection must submit the results of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test. 

    A history of prior Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination is not acceptable as proof of negative mycobacterium tuberculosis infection status. BCG recipients must provide documentation of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test.

    Varicella (chicken pox):  positive antibody titer (if history of disease) or two doses of vaccine. 

    Hepatitis B: Documentation of 3 doses or 2 doses of Heplisav-B vaccine AND positive Quantitative (numeric value) antibody titer (≥10 IU/mL) is required. Documentation of the vaccination series is required. Students without documentation will be required to be revaccinated with a complete series even if they have a positive Hepatitis B quantitative titer of  ≥10 IU/mL.

    A qualitative antibody titer that results in positive, immune, or reactive is not accepted. 

    If antibody titer is negative, we will connect you with Boston Student Health Services.

    Influenza: The annual Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students.

    COVID-19: Proof of vaccination required: Two doses of primary series and one booster dose. If previously not vaccinated, one dose of the most current COVID vaccine is required (per current guidelines).

    Recommended

    Meningococcal: Recommended (except for students 21 years of age and younger): Documentation of a dose of MenACWY vaccine received on or after 16th birthday. Students 21 years of age and younger: dose on or after 16th birthday or signed State Waiver Form. For more information read the Meningococcal Disease Information Fact Sheet.

    Polio: Documentation of vaccination is recommended. Proof of vaccination may be required in the future.

  • Immunization and Health Information Requirements

    All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization health information documentation by the deadlines listed below:

    • All Nutrition Programs - July 1, 2026

    The following immunizations and health information are required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up-to-date:

    If submitting T-SPOT, QuantiFeron Gold test or antibody titer, which are done by a blood draw, laboratory reports must be uploaded with other immunization documentation.

    Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap):  One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine is required. Tdap is required every 10 years. Vaccination with Td (tetanus and diphtheria) does not meet this requirement.

    Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of MMR vaccine or positive antibody titers for measles, mumps and rubella.

    Tuberculosis Testing: A 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST), T-SPOT, OR a QuantiFERON Gold Test:  Required within 3 months prior to program start date at Tufts University. The T-SPOT and QuantiFeron Gold tests are bloodwork. The 2-step TST involves two TB skin tests performed within one to four weeks of each other.  

    Nutrition Dietetic Interns: TB testing is required annually, the annual test can be a 1-step TST (TB Skin test), a T-SPOT, or a QuantiFERON Gold Test (bloodwork)

    For those with a positive TB test result see positive TB section of form.

    Incoming and Returning Students with a NEWLY positive TB screening test (2-step TST, T-SPOT, or QuantiFERON Gold) must contact BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu. 

    History of Prior Positive TB Test Result: Students with a history of a positive prior TB test result are required to submit documentation of their prior positive test result AND documentation of counseling or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection. Students must complete an annual symptom screen with Tufts Boston Student Health Services BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu . A chest X-ray obtained within 3 months of the start date may be required at the discretion of Student Health Services. If documentation of a prior positive TB test is unavailable, repeat testing is required. Students with a prior positive TB skin test without documentation of prior counseling and/or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection must submit the results of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test. 

    A history of prior Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination is not acceptable as proof of negative mycobacterium tuberculosis infection status. BCG recipients must provide documentation of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test.

    Varicella (chicken pox):  positive antibody titer (if history of disease) or two doses of vaccine. 

    Hepatitis B: 3 doses; 2 doses of Heplisav-B given or positive Hepatitis B quantitative (numeric value) antibody titer (laboratory evidence of immunity)

    Nutrition Dietetic Interns: Hepatitis B: Documentation of 3 doses or 2 doses of Heplisav-B vaccine AND positive quantitative (numeric value) antibody titer (≥10 IU/mL) is required. Documentation of the vaccination series is required. Students without documentation will be required to be revaccinated with a complete series even if they have a positive Hepatitis B quantitative titer of  ≥10 IU/mL.

    A qualitative antibody titer that results in positive, immune, or reactive is not accepted. 

    If antibody titer is negative, we will connect you with Boston Student Health Services.

    Influenza: The annual Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students.

    COVID: Required for Dietetic Interns: Two doses of primary series and one booster dose. If previously not vaccinated, one dose of the most current COVID vaccine is required (per current guidelines).

    Recommended

    COVID-19: Two doses of primary series and one booster dose. If previously not vaccinated, one dose of the most current COVID vaccine is required (per current guidelines).

    Meningococcal: Recommended (except for students 21 years of age and younger): Documentation of a dose of MenACWY vaccine received on or after 16th birthday. Students 21 years of age and younger: dose on or after 16th birthday or signed State Waiver Form. For more information read the Meningococcal Disease Information Fact Sheet.

    Polio: Proof of vaccination may be required in the future.

  • Immunization and Health Information Requirements

    All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization and health information documentation by the deadlines listed below:

    • MPH and MBS - Deadline is July 1, 2026

    The following immunization health information documentation is required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up to date:

    If submitting T-SPOT, QuantiFeron Gold test or antibody titer, which are done by a blood draw, laboratory reports must be uploaded with other immunization documentation.

    Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap):  One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine is required. Tdap is required every 10 years. Vaccination with Td (tetanus and diphtheria) does not meet this requirement.

    Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of MMR vaccine or positive antibody titers for measles, mumps and rubella.

    Tuberculosis Testing: A 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST), T-SPOT, OR a QuantiFERON Gold Test:  Required within 3 months prior to program start date at Tufts University. The T-SPOT and QuantiFeron Gold tests are bloodwork. The 2-step TST involves two TB skin tests performed within one to four weeks of each other.    

    For those with a positive TB test result see positive TB section of form.

    Incoming and Returning Students with a NEWLY positive TB screening test (2-step TST, T-SPOT, or QuantiFERON Gold) must contact BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu. 

    History of Prior Positive TB Test Result: Students with a history of a positive prior TB test result are required to submit documentation of their prior positive test result AND documentation of counseling or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection. Students must complete an annual symptom screen with Tufts Boston Student Health Services BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu . A chest X-ray obtained within 3 months of the start date may be required at the discretion of Student Health Services. If documentation of a prior positive TB test is unavailable, repeat testing is required. Students with a prior positive TB skin test without documentation of prior counseling and/or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection must submit the results of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test. 

    A history of prior Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination is not acceptable as proof of negative mycobacterium tuberculosis infection status. BCG recipients must provide documentation of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test.

    Varicella (chicken pox):  positive antibody titer (if history of disease) or two doses of vaccine. 

    Hepatitis B: 3 doses; 2 doses of Heplisav-B given or positive Hepatitis B quantitative (numeric value) antibody titer (laboratory evidence of immunity). A qualitative antibody titer that results in positive, immune, or reactive is not accepted. 

    Influenza: The annual Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students.

    Recommended

    COVID-19: Two doses of primary series and one booster dose. If previously not vaccinated, one dose of the most current COVID vaccine is required (per current guidelines).

    Meningococcal: Recommended (except for students 21 years of age and younger): Documentation of a dose of MenACWY vaccine received on or after 16th birthday. Students 21 years of age and younger: dose on or after 16th birthday or signed State Waiver Form. For more information read the Meningococcal Disease Information Fact Sheet.

    Polio: Proof of vaccination may be required in the future.

  • Immunization and Health Information Requirements

    All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization and health information documentation by the deadlines listed below:

    • January Start Date - Deadline is December 1, 2025

    Students going on rotations during 2nd year may need to meet additional immunization and testing requirements. Several medical centers require positive antibody titers (blood work) for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B, instead of proof of vaccination. Laboratory reports are required

    The following immunization and testing documentation is required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up to date:

    If submitting T-SPOT, QuantiFeron Gold test or antibody titer, which are done by a blood draw, laboratory reports must be uploaded with other immunization documentation.

    Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap):  One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine is required. Tdap is required every 10 years. Vaccination with Td (tetanus and diphtheria) does not meet this requirement.

    Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of the MMR vaccine OR positive antibody titers for measles, mumps and rubella.

    Tuberculosis Testing: A 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST), T-SPOT, OR a QuantiFERON Gold Test:  Required within 3 months prior to program start date at Tufts University. The T-SPOT and QuantiFeron Gold tests are bloodwork. The 2-step TST involves two TB skin tests performed within one to four weeks of each other.   

    TB testing is required annually, the annual test can be a 1-step TST (Tb Skin Test), a T-SPOT, or a QuantiFERON Gold Test (bloodwork)

    For those with a positive TB test result see positive TB section of form.

    Incoming and Returning Students with a NEWLY positive TB screening test (2-step TST, T-SPOT, or QuantiFERON Gold) must contact BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu. 

    History of Prior Positive TB Test Result: Students with a history of a positive prior TB test result are required to submit documentation of their prior positive test result AND documentation of counseling or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection. Students must complete an annual symptom screen with Tufts Boston Student Health Services BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu . A chest X-ray obtained within 3 months of the start date may be required at the discretion of Student Health Services. If documentation of a prior positive TB test is unavailable, repeat testing is required. Students with a prior positive TB skin test without documentation of prior counseling and/or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection must submit the results of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test. 

    A history of prior Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination is not acceptable as proof of negative mycobacterium tuberculosis infection status. BCG recipients must provide documentation of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test.

    Varicella (chicken pox):  positive antibody titer (if history of disease) or two doses of vaccine. 

    Hepatitis B: Documentation of 3 doses or 2 doses of Heplisav-B vaccine AND positive quantitative (numeric value) antibody titer (≥10 IU/mL) is required. Documentation of the vaccination series is required. Students without documentation will be required to be revaccinated with a complete series even if they have a positive Hepatitis B quantitative titer of  ≥10 IU/mL.

    A qualitative antibody titer that results in positive, immune, or reactive is not accepted. 

    If antibody titer is negative, we will connect you with Boston Student Health Services.

    Influenza: The annual Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students.

    COVID-19: Proof of vaccination required: Two doses of primary series and one booster dose. If previously not vaccinated, one dose of the most current COVID vaccine is required (per current guidelines).

    Recommended

    Meningococcal: Recommended (except for students 21 years of age and younger): Documentation of a dose of MenACWY vaccine received on or after 16th birthday. Students 21 years of age and younger: dose on or after 16th birthday or signed State Waiver Form. For more information read the Meningococcal Disease Information Fact Sheet.

    Polio: Proof of vaccination may be required in the future.

  • Immunization and Health Information Requirements

    All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization and testing documentation by the deadlines listed below:

    • Boston - May 1, 2026
    • Phoenix - May 1, 2026
    • Seattle - August 1, 2026

    The following immunization and health information documentation is required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up to date:

    If submitting T-SPOT, QuantiFeron Gold test or antibody titer, which are done by a blood draw, laboratory reports must be uploaded with other immunization documentation.

    Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap):  One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine is required. Tdap is required every 10 years. Vaccination with Td (tetanus and diphtheria) does not meet this requirement.

    Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of the MMR vaccine OR positive antibody titers for measles, mumps and rubella.

    Tuberculosis Testing: A 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST), T-SPOT, OR a QuantiFERON Gold Test:  Required within 3 months prior to program start date at Tufts University. The T-SPOT and QuantiFeron Gold tests are bloodwork. The 2-step TST involves two TB skin tests performed within one to four weeks of each other.  

    TB testing is required annually, the annual test can be a 1-step TST (TB Skin Test), a T-SPOT, or a QuantiFERON Gold Test (bloodwork)

    For those with a positive TB test result see positive TB section of form.

    Incoming and Returning Students with a NEWLY positive TB screening test (2-step TST, T-SPOT, or QuantiFERON Gold) must contact BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu. 

    History of Prior Positive TB Test Result: Students with a history of a positive prior TB test result are required to submit documentation of their prior positive test result AND documentation of counseling or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection. Students must complete an annual symptom screen with Tufts Boston Student Health Services BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu . A chest X-ray obtained within 3 months of the start date may be required at the discretion of Student Health Services. If documentation of a prior positive TB test is unavailable, repeat testing is required. Students with a prior positive TB skin test without documentation of prior counseling and/or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection must submit the results of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test. 

    A history of prior Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination is not acceptable as proof of negative mycobacterium tuberculosis infection status. BCG recipients must provide documentation of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test.

    Varicella (chicken pox):  positive antibody titer (if history of disease) or two doses of vaccine. 

    Hepatitis B: Documentation of 3 doses or 2 doses of Heplisav-B vaccine AND positive quantitative (numeric value) antibody titer (≥10 IU/mL) is required. Documentation of the vaccination series is required. Students without documentation will be required to be revaccinated with a complete series even if they have a positive Hepatitis B quantitative titer of  ≥10 IU/mL.

    A qualitative antibody titer that results in positive, immune, or reactive is not accepted. 

    If antibody titer is negative, we will connect you with Boston Student Health Services.

    Influenza: The annual Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students in the fall.

    COVID-19: Proof of vaccination required: Two doses of primary series and one booster dose. If previously not vaccinated, one dose of the most current COVID vaccine is required (per current guidelines).

    Recommended

    Meningococcal: Recommended (except for students 21 years of age and younger): Documentation of a dose of MenACWY vaccine received on or after 16th birthday. Students 21 years of age and younger: dose on or after 16th birthday or signed State Waiver Form. For more information read the Meningococcal Disease Information Fact Sheet.

    Polio: Proof of vaccination may be required in the future.

  • Immunization and Health Information Requirements

    All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization and health information documentation by the deadlines listed below:

    • July Start Date - Deadline of June 1, 2026
    • September State Date - Deadline of July 1, 2026
    • January 2023 Start Date - Deadline of December 1, 2025

    The following immunizations and testing are required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up-to-date:

    If submitting T-SPOT, QuantiFeron Gold test or antibody titer, which are done by a blood draw, laboratory reports must be uploaded with other immunization documentation.

    Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap):  One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine is required. Tdap is required every 10 years. Vaccination with Td (tetanus and diphtheria) does not meet this requirement.

    Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of MMR vaccine or positive antibody titers for measles mumps and rubella.

    Tuberculosis Testing: A 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST), T-SPOT, OR a QuantiFERON Gold Test:  Required within 3 months prior to program start date at Tufts University. The T-SPOT and QuantiFeron Gold tests are bloodwork. The 2-step TST involves two TB skin tests performed within one to four weeks of each other.  

    TB testing is required annually, and the annual test can be a 1-step TST (TB Skin Test), a T-SPOT, or a QuantiFERON Gold Test (bloodwork)

    For those with a positive TB test result see positive TB section of form.

    Incoming and Returning Students with a NEWLY positive TB screening test (2-step TST, T-SPOT, or QuantiFERON Gold) must contact BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu. 

    History of Prior Positive TB Test Result: Students with a history of a positive prior TB test result are required to submit documentation of their prior positive test result AND documentation of counseling or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection. Students must complete an annual symptom screen with Tufts Boston Student Health Services BostonStudentHealth@tufts.edu . A chest X-ray obtained within 3 months of the start date may be required at the discretion of Student Health Services. If documentation of a prior positive TB test is unavailable, repeat testing is required. Students with a prior positive TB skin test without documentation of prior counseling and/or treatment for latent tuberculosis infection must submit the results of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test. 

    A history of prior Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination is not acceptable as proof of negative mycobacterium tuberculosis infection status. BCG recipients must provide documentation of a QuantiFERON Gold blood test.

    Varicella (chicken pox):  positive antibody titer (if history of disease) or two doses of vaccine. 

    Hepatitis B: 3 doses; 2 doses of Heplisav-B given or positive Hepatitis B quantitative (numeric value) antibody titer (laboratory evidence of immunity) A qualitative antibody titer that results in positive, immune, or reactive is not accepted. 

    Influenza: The annual Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students.

    Recommended

    COVID-19: Two doses of primary series and one booster dose. If previously not vaccinated, one dose of the most current COVID vaccine is required (per current guidelines).

    Meningococcal: Recommended (except for students 21 years of age and younger): Documentation of a dose of MenACWY vaccine received on or after 16th birthday. Students 21 years of age and younger: dose on or after 16th birthday or signed State Waiver Form. For more information read the Meningococcal Disease Information Fact Sheet.

    Polio: Proof of vaccination may be required in the future.

  • Immunization and Health Information Requirements

    All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization and health information documentation by the deadlines listed below:

    • DVM Program - July 1, 2026
    • PhD and MS programs - July 1, 2026
    • May Ross Program - May 1, 2026
    • January Ross Program – December 1, 2025

    Rabies vaccine is required for DVM and Ross students. University Rabies Vaccine Policy. 

    Students in the master’s and PhD program are not required to be vaccinated for rabies unless they are going to work on projects that require direct contact with unvaccinated wild or domestic mammals that may carry rabies.

    The following immunizations and testing are required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up-to-date:

    If submitting antibody titer, which are done by a blood draw, laboratory reports must be uploaded with other immunization documentation.

    Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap):  One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine is required. Tdap is required every 10 years. Vaccination with Td (tetanus and diphtheria) does not meet this requirement.

    Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of MMR vaccine or positive antibody titers for measles, mumps and rubella.

    Varicella (chicken pox):  positive antibody titer (if history of disease) or two doses of vaccine. 

    Rabies: Required for DVM and ROSS Students: Documentation of two (or three) doses of pre-exposure vaccination or a positive antibody titer (>0.5 IU/mL). A positive antibody titer at the one-year anniversary of vaccination is required for all students and is defined as a titer >0.5 IU/mL.

    MS and PhD: Students in the MS and PhD program are not required to be vaccinated for rabies unless they are going to work on projects that require direct contact with unvaccinated wild or domestic mammals that may carry rabies.

    Students with a negative rabies anitibody titer will be connected with Cummings Student Health. 

    Hepatitis B: 3 doses; 2 doses of Heplisav-B given or positive Hepatitis B quantitative (numeric value) antibody titer (laboratory evidence of immunity). A qualitative antibody titer that results in positive, immune, or reactive is not accepted. 

    Veterinary DVM/MPH students are required to submit TB testing and annual Flu vaccine. 

    Tuberculosis Testing: A 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST), T-SPOT, OR a QuantiFERON Gold Test:  Required within 3 months prior to program start date at Tufts University. The T-SPOT and QuantiFeron Gold tests are bloodwork. The 2-step TST involves two TB skin tests performed within one to four weeks of each other.  

    Recommended

    Influenza: The annual Seasonal Influenza vaccine. 

    COVID-19: Two doses of primary series and one booster dose. If previously not vaccinated, one dose of the most current COVID vaccine is required (per current guidelines).

    Meningococcal: Recommended (except for students 21 years of age and younger): Documentation of a dose of MenACWY vaccine received on or after 16th birthday. Students 21 years of age and younger: dose on or after 16th birthday or signed State Waiver Form. For more information read the Meningococcal Disease Information Fact Sheet.

    Polio: Proof of vaccination may be required in the future.

Immunization Record

Students may access of submitted immunization documentation through the Student Health Portal (Medicat). The Immunization Record that lists each vaccine with date received and antibody titer dates with results. The Immunization Record is accepted at most clinics and hospitals.

You can obtain your immunization record or uploaded documentation within the student health portal https://go.tufts.edu/portal. 

To Access Portal 

  • To log into the portal use your Tufts username (UTLN) and password.
  • Select Immunization Portal
  • To print Immunization Record  
    • Select Immunizations on the left-hand side of the page.
    • Go to the bottom of the page and hit the green print button
  • To obtain documents that were uploaded  
    • Select the Uploads tab you will see “Documents already on file”
    • Then select the document you wish to download. 

Questions Contact:
saha-imm-admin@tufts.edu
617-636-2712