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• I got individual doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, is that still sufficient?

  • Yes, if each dosage was after your first birthday and you received two dosages of each

• I got the first dosage of MMR before my first birthday, what do I do?

  • You have the option of either checking your titers or receiving a third dosage.

• If I had Chicken Pox as a child does that mean I am cleared for the Varicella recommendation?

  • No, even if you had Chicken Pox as a child, you still should get a titer to prove immunity to the disease.

• I only got the titer for Varicella, is that sufficient?

  • Yes, if the titer is positive, that will satisfy the Varicella immunity recommendation.

• I got the first dose of Varicella before my first birthday, what do I do?

  • You have the option of either checking your titer or receiving a third dosage of Varicella vaccine.

• I got Td/DTP/DTaP, does that satisfy the Pertussis recommendation?

  • No. To satisfy the recommendation, you must have received Tdap on or after the age of 7. A DTaP vaccination is a pediatric vaccine that is neither approved nor recommended for persons older age 6 except in rare situations.

• Do you allow titers for Tdap?

  • No, we only accept the vaccine on or after the age of 7.

• I got Tdap before my 7th birthday, what do I do?

  • You will need to get another Tdap vaccine to satisfy the recommendation.

• I got Meningococcal B, Trumenba, or Bexsero does that satisfy the recommendation?

  • No. If you are 21 or younger, you should receive a dose of Menactra or Menveo (Meningococcal ACWY/MCV4) on or after the age of 16.

• Do you allow titers for Meningococcal ACWY?

  • No. We only accept proof of the vaccine on or after the age of 16.

• I got the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine before my 16th birthday, what do I do?

  • If you are 21 years old or younger, you will need another dose of the Meningococcal vaccine to satisfy the recommendation.

• I am over the age of 21, do I need to get the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine?

  • No, you are not required to provide proof of the vaccine. However, it is highly recommended for all students living in on-campus housing. Please view:  and .

The American College Health Association (ACHA) recommends that all incoming students should be screened for TB risk factors.

• Students who have the following history are at higher risk for TB exposure:
  • lived or spent time in countries with a higher rates of TB
  • have been in contact with someone with infectious TB
  • those who live or work in large congregate settings such as homeless shelters, correctional facilities, or nursing homes

If you feel that you have risk factors for TB, please contact your healthcare provider or the Student Health Center at 714.714.7705 for an appointment for TB screening.

• Can I get my vaccines done at the Student Health Center?

  • No, the Student Health Center does not offer any vaccines besides Flu. We can only offer blood tests called titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella for a fee. Please call your insurance, primary medical doctor, or the Student Health Center at (714) 714-7705 for vaccine referrals and/or titers.

• Housing Immunization records should be uploaded to the Health Portal to verify proof of vaccines. Both the records AND the completed forms are needed to provide health clearances. Upload immunization records at the bottom of the 3.ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Housing Immunizations form on the Health Portal. If possible, please try to group files together in a PDF to have fewer uploads.

• Ask a parent
• Ask your high school
• Ask your primary doctor/pediatrician or check your health portal
• Check the and download your California Immunization Record

Call the Student Health Center at (714) 714-7705 for assistance.

Yes, please submit your records in English. Records need to be translated using an official service or by a medical provider. If we cannot interpret your records, you may need to take further steps, such as getting laboratory tests to show proof of immunity (titers) at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Student Health Center or immunizations with an outside medical provider. Please note that titers will only be accepted for MMR and Varicella (if applicable).

No. For any further questions, regarding The Harbour recommendations or lease agreements, contact Director of Housing & Residential Education, Jamie Kammerman at 714.714.7544 ext. 26139.

​No. However, you can check the Immunizations section on the  Home Page to see if you are up to date.