Immunizations
The staff at the Student Advisory & Health Administration Office (SAHA) collects and screens the immunization 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 are listed on the School Immunization Information and Requirements page; go to your school link to see the specific immunization requirements for your school. Please review the requirements carefully, prior to submitting your Immunization Form. Immunization requirements are subject to change.
The Immunization Form must be completed and signed by a health care professional. The Immunization Form can be mailed or emailed as PDF.
The Student Advisory & Health Administration Office does not offer medical services. Immunizations 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 Information and Requirements
Newly Accepted Students - Prior to Arrival
All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization documentation by the deadline given by the Student Advisory & Health Administration Office.
Currently Registered/Enrolled Students
Registered students are required to keep their immunizations up-to-date, to be in compliance with Massachusetts State Law and Tufts University Immunizations Requirements.
Immunization requirements are subject to change. Changes will be posted on the Immunization web page and an e-mail notification will be sent to all students.
Deadlines and Requirements - by school or program
School of Dental Medicine
Immunization Requirements
All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization documentation by the deadlines listed below:
- IS Program - December 2, 2019
- DPG and MS Programs - April 15, 2020
- GPR Program - June 1, 2020
- DMD Program - June 1, 2020
The following immunizations are required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up-to-date:
If submitting antibody titer (blood work) laboratory reports must be included with other immunization documentation.
Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine, unless current Td booster is less than 2 years old. If current Td booster is less than 2 years old wait to receive Tdap vaccine. If Tdap dose is 10 years old or older a Td booster is required.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of MMR vaccine or positive antibody titers for measles, mumps and rubella.
Tuberculosis Skin Test or QuantiFERON Gold Test: Required within one year prior to start date and updated annually.
If tuberculin positive, a Chest X-ray is required within one year prior to start date. List history of BCG vaccine and/or INH treatment.
Once matriculated, additional screening of a QuantiFERON test is required annually for students with tuberculin positive status.
Varicella (chicken pox): Physician verification of year of disease, positive antibody titer, or two doses of varicella vaccine.
Hepatitis B: Three doses of hepatitis B vaccine and positive antibody titer (blood work). The hepatitis B vaccine is a three-dose series, which takes six months to complete. For students who have not already started the series, documentation for two doses of the vaccine must be submitted by your program immunization deadline.
Influenza: The School of Dental Medicine requires all students to submit documentation of the 2019-2020 Annual Seasonal Influenza vaccine or a signed Declination Form.
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.
School of Medicine
Immunization Requirements
All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization documentation by the deadlines listed below:
- MD Program - July 1, 2020
- MD/MBA Program - June 1, 2020
- MD/PhD Program - June 1, 2020
Students applying for away rotations during 4th year may need to meet additional immunization 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 documentation is required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up-to-date:
If submitting antibody titer (blood work) laboratory reports must be included with other immunization documentation.
Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine, unless current Td booster is less than 2 years old. If current Td booster is less than 2 years old wait to receive Tdap vaccine. If Tdap dose is 10 years old or older a Td booster is required.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and positive rubella antibody titer: Two doses of MMR vaccine and positive rubella antibody titer or positive antibody titers for measles, mumps, and rubella.
Tuberculosis Skin Test or QuantiFERON Gold Test: Required within one year prior to start date and updated annually.
If tuberculin positive, a Chest X-ray is required within one year prior to start date. List history of BCG vaccine and/or INH treatment.
Once matriculated, additional screening of a QuantiFERON test is required annually for students with tuberculin positive status.
Varicella (chicken pox): If history of disease, positive antibody titer is required or 2 doses of varicella vaccine.
Hepatitis B: 3 doses of vaccine and positive quantitative antibody titer required.
The hepatitis B vaccine is a three-dose series, which takes six months to complete. For students, who have not already started the series, documentation for two doses of the vaccine must be submitted by the deadline.
Influenza: The 2019-2020 Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students with patient contact, unless medically contraindicated.
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.
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Immunization Requirements
All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization documentation by the deadlines listed below:
- All Nutrition Programs - July 1, 2020
The following immunizations are required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up-to-date:
If submitting antibody titer (blood work) laboratory reports must be included with other immunization documentation.
Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine, unless current Td booster is less than 2 years old. If current Td booster is less than 2 years old wait to receive Tdap vaccine. If Tdap dose is 10 years old or older a Td booster is required.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of MMR vaccine or positive antibody titers for measles, mumps and rubella.
Tuberculosis Skin Test or QuantiFERON Gold Test: Required within one year prior to start date and updated annually.
If tuberculin positive, a Chest X-ray is required within one year prior to start date. List history of BCG vaccine and/or INH treatment.
Once matriculated, additional screening of a QuantiFERON test is required annually for students with tuberculin positive status.
Varicella (chicken pox): Physician verification of year of disease, positive antibody titer, or two doses of varicella vaccine.
Hepatitis B: Three doses of hepatitis B vaccine or positive surface antibody titer.
The hepatitis B vaccine is a three-dose series, which takes six months to complete. For students who have not already started the series, documentation for two doses of the vaccine must be submitted by your program immunization deadline.
Influenza: The 2019-2020 Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students with patient contact, unless medically contraindicated. Strongly recommended for all others.
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.
School of Medicine Graduate Programs: MPH, MBS and M-HIA
Immunization Requirements
All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization documentation by the deadlines listed below:
- MPH, MBS and M-HIA - Deadline is December 1, 2020
The following immunization documentation is required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up to date:
If submitting antibody titer (blood work) laboratory reports must be included with other immunization documentation.
Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine, unless current Td booster is less than 2 years old. If current Td booster is less than 2 years old wait to receive Tdap vaccine. If Tdap dose is 10 years old or older a Td booster is required.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of MMR vaccine or positive antibody titers for measles, mumps and rubella.
Tuberculosis Skin Test or QuantiFERON Gold Test: Required within one year prior to start date. If tuberculin positive, a Chest X-ray is required within one year prior to start date. List history of BCG vaccine and/or INH treatment.
Varicella (chicken pox): Physician verification of year of disease, positive antibody titer, or two doses of varicella vaccine for all programs.
Hepatitis B: Three doses of hepatitis B vaccine and/or positive antibody titer.
The hepatitis B vaccine is a three-dose series, which takes six months to complete. For students who have not already started the series, documentation for two doses of the vaccine must be submitted by the deadline.
Influenza: The 2019-2020 Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students with patient contact, unless medically contraindicated. Strongly recommended for all others.
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.
School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
Immunization Requirements
All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization documentation by the deadlines listed below:
- January Start Date - Deadline is December 2, 2019
Students going on rotations during 2nd year may need to meet additional immunization 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 documentation is required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up to date:
If submitting antibody titer (blood work) laboratory reports must be included with other immunization documentation.
Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine, unless current Td booster is less than 2 years old. If current Td booster is less than 2 years old wait to receive Tdap vaccine. If Tdap dose is 10 years old or older a Td booster is required.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and positive rubella antibody titer: Two doses of the MMR vaccine and a positive a rubella antibody titer or positive antibody titers for measles, mumps and rubella.
Tuberculosis Skin Test or QuantiFERON Gold Test: Required within one year prior to start date and updated annually.
If tuberculin positive, a Chest X-ray is required within one year prior to start date. List history of BCG vaccine and/or INH treatment.
Once matriculated, additional screening of a QuantiFERON test is required annually for students with tuberculin positive status.
Varicella (chicken pox): If history of disease, positive antibody titer is required or 2 doses of varicella vaccine.
Hepatitis B: 3 doses of vaccine and positive quantitative antibody titer required.
The hepatitis B vaccine is a three-dose series, which takes six months to complete. For students who have not already started the series, documentation for two doses of the vaccine must be submitted by the deadline.
Influenza: The 2019-2020 Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students with patient contact, unless medically contraindicated.
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.
Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Immunization Requirements
All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization documentation by the deadlines listed below:
- July Start Date - Deadline of June 1, 2020
- September State Date - Deadline of July 1, 2020
The following immunizations are required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up-to-date:
If submitting antibody titer (blood work) laboratory reports must be included with other immunization documentation.
Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine, unless current Td booster is less than 2 years old. If current Td booster is less than 2 years old wait to receive Tdap vaccine. If Tdap dose is 10 years old or older a Td booster is required.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of MMR vaccine or positive antibody titers for measles mumps and rubella.
Tuberculosis Skin Test or QuantiFERON Gold Test: Required within one year prior to start date. If tuberculin positive, a Chest X-ray is required within one year prior to start date. List history of BCG vaccine and/or INH treatment.
Varicella (chicken pox): Physician verification of year of disease, positive antibody titer, or two doses of varicella vaccine.
Hepatitis B: Three doses of hepatitis B vaccine or positive surface antibody titer.
The hepatitis B vaccine is a three-dose series, which takes six months to complete. For students who have not already started the series, documentation for two doses of the vaccine must be submitted by your program immunization deadline.
Influenza: The 2019-2020 Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students with patient contact, unless medically contraindicated. Strongly recommended for all others.
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.
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Immunization Requirements
All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization documentation by the deadlines listed below:
- DVM Program - July 1, 2020
- PhD and MS programs - July 1, 2020
- January Ross Program – December 2, 2019
- May Ross Program - May 1, 2020
Rabies vaccine is required for DVM, MCM and MS-IDGH students and for any MAPP and PhD student who works with animals or live rabies virus.
If initial vaccination, booster dose, or antibody titer is 2 years old or older, a new antibody titer is required. If titer level is insufficient for immunity, a booster dose is required.
A Rabies Vaccine Clinic will be held in the Fall for matriculating students. The rabies vaccine will be covered in full under the student health insurance plan. Students waiving the school health insurance plan, will be responsible to submit full payment on the first day of the clinic. Students will receive clinic information, vaccine cost and signup instructions via email as soon as its available.
The following immunizations are required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up-to-date:
If submitting antibody titer (blood work) laboratory reports must be included with other immunization documentation.
Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine, unless current Td booster is less than 2 years old. If current Td booster is less than 2 years old wait to receive Tdap vaccine. If Tdap dose is 10 years old or older a Td booster is required.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of MMR vaccine or positive antibody titers for measles, mumps and rubella.
Varicella (chicken pox): Physician verification of year of disease, positive antibody titer, or two doses of varicella vaccine.
Rabies: Three doses of pre-exposure Rabies vaccine or positive antibody titer.
Hepatitis B: Three doses of hepatitis B vaccine or positive surface antibody titer.
The hepatitis B vaccine is a three-dose series, which takes six months to complete. For students who have not already started the series, documentation for two doses of the vaccine must be submitted by your program immunization deadline.
Influenza: The 2019-2020 Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students with patient contact, unless medically contraindicated. Strongly recommended for all others.
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.
School of Medicine Doctor of Physical Therapy
Immunization Requirements
All newly accepted students are required to submit immunization documentation by the deadlines listed below:
- January Start Date - Deadline is December 1, 2020
The following immunization documentation is required as a condition of matriculation and must be kept up to date:
If submitting antibody titer (blood work) laboratory reports must be included with other immunization documentation.
Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis (Tdap): One dose of the adult Tdap vaccine, unless current Td booster is less than 2 years old. If current Td booster is less than 2 years old wait to receive Tdap vaccine. If Tdap dose is 10 years old or older a Td booster is required.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and positive rubella antibody titer: Two doses of the MMR vaccine and a positive a rubella antibody titer or positive antibody titers for measles, mumps and rubella.
Tuberculosis Skin Test or QuantiFERON Gold Test: Required within one year prior to start date and updated annually.
If tuberculin positive, a Chest X-ray is required within one year prior to start date. List history of BCG vaccine and/or INH treatment.
Once matriculated, additional screening of a QuantiFERON test is required annually for students with tuberculin positive status.
Varicella (chicken pox): If history of disease, positive antibody titer is required or 2 doses of varicella vaccine.
Hepatitis B: 3 doses of vaccine and positive quantitative antibody titer required.
The hepatitis B vaccine is a three-dose series, which takes six months to complete. For students who have not already started the series, documentation for two doses of the vaccine must be submitted by the deadline.
Influenza: The 2019-2020 Seasonal Influenza vaccine is required for all students with patient contact, unless medically contraindicated.
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 Records Request
Students may request verification of submitted immunization documentation from the SAHA Office at any time via email, telephone, or in person. The SAHA Office provides an 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.
When requesting a copy of your immunization documentation, please give your name and Tufts ID number. We will e-mail, fax, or mail your Immunization Record.
Contact:
Lucia Fenney
Immunization Administrator
617-636-2712