The requirement states that all CSU students 18 and younger must be fully immunized before their second year of enrollment. Sam Gitchel, health educator for the University Health and Psychological Services, said students need to make plans to get the shots now because to achieve full immunity, a series of three injections is given over a six-month period. A person is not considered fully immunized until the final injection has been given or a blood test indicates a sufficient antibody level, Gitchel said.
Vaccination is also available from private health care providers or the local health department.
Bernie Vinovrksi, assistant vice president of Enrollment Services said he expects most of the 1,439 students to comply in time but they need to start coming in now. Students who have already been immunized simply need to provide proof in person, by mail, or by fax, he said. Proof of immunization is usually in the form of an immunization record that includes the name and dates of immunization, or date and results of a blood test indicating immunity. An official high school transcript or medical record may also provide acceptable proof of immunization from a private health care provider, local health department, or campus health center. Provisions are included for exemptions based on medical considerations and religious or personal beliefs.