Gallaudet University follows the District of Columbia Immunization Law 38-502 and requires immunizations on all students under 26 years of age.
You can use Proof of Immunity/Titers for certain vaccines if you don’t have any vaccine records.
| Required Vaccines | Vaccine Schedule | Proof of Immunity/Titers Required? |
| Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) or Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) | One given in the past 10 years | No |
| Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) | Two vaccinations are given: after age 1, and another a minimum of 30 days apart | Yes |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | Two vaccinations are given: after age 1, and another a minimum of 30 days apart | Yes |
| Hepatitis B | Per the Hepatitis B Foundation schedule | Yes |
| Meningococcal Vaccine (ACWY135)* | Given on or after your 16th birthday | No |
| Polio (required for ages 17 and younger) | Four vaccines given, as per the CDC schedule | No |
*DC regulation provides an exemption for students signing a waiver that reviews the dangers of meningococcal disease and indicates the vaccination has been declined. The meningococcal information and waiver are available. The ASL version of the waiver can be found here.
Reccomended Vaccines:
- Flu (influenza)
- COVID-19 Vaccine
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hepatitis A
- Meningococcal B
Students that are 26 years of age and older are not required to submit proof of immunization status. However, they are required to submit the SHS Health Form to Student Health Services.
Any questions can be directed to the SHS Front Desk through your Patient Portal.
Contact
- Student Health Services
- Peter J. Fine Health Center | 102
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- (202) 651-5090
- (202) 921-6211
