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George Mason University
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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Student Health Services


Fairfax Campus: SUB I, Suite 2300, 703-993-2831

Science and Technology Campus (formerly Prince William): Occoquan Building, Suite 229, 703-993-8374

Arlington Campus: Founders Hall, Suite B102, 703-993-4863

Web: shs.gmu.edu

Student Health Services provides high-quality health care to all currently enrolled students. There is no charge to be seen by one of our health care providers. There are minimal fees for lab work, medication and procedures. The staff includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, medical assistants, and various levels of support personnel. Appointments are required for nonemergency services.

Immunization Requirements

Immunization policies are determined by legislation enacted by the Virginia General Assembly and recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the American College Health Association (ACHA). All students born after December 31, 1956, are required to provide documented evidence that they have been immunized against certain communicable diseases.

The required immunizations are as follows:

  • MMR: Two doses each of measles, mumps, rubella, after 1967 or the combination MMR (after 1971), or a laboratory report of a titer documenting positive immunity, to each of the diseases.
  • TD/Tdap: Tetanus and diphtheria booster within the past 10 years. Students requiring a decennial booster should receive one dose of Tetanus/diphtheria/Acellular/Pertussis.
  • Meningococcal: Students under the age of 21 are required to show proof of vaccination. Students between the ages of 16 and 21 should have documentation of one dose of Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine or sign the waiver. Student Health Services highly recommend students living on campus or participating in sports to receive this vaccine.
  • Hepatitis B: Students are required to show proof of vaccination against hepatitis B disease, or they must sign a waiver stating that they have received and reviewed information on hepatitis B disease and the availability and effectiveness of the vaccine but have chosen not to be vaccinated.
  • Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis (TB) screening is required for all students as defined by the CDC and ACHA. If TB testing is needed it must be completed in the United States, within the past 6 months.
  • Minor Consent: If the student is under the age of 18 at the time classes begin a minor consent must be on file at Student Health Services. If a waiver for Hepatitis B or Meningococcal is signed by a minor a parental /legal representative signature is required as well.

Completed Immunization Records must be submitted to the Immunization Office by October 1st for the Summer/Fall semester or March 1st for the Spring semester. Incomplete or late immunization records will be assessed a LATE FEE and a hold will be placed on your Patriot Web Account. Records can be mailed to George Mason University, SUB I, Suite 2349, 4400 University Drive, MS 2D3, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Immunization records can be brought to the Immunization office, SUB 1, Room 2349 or be faxed to 703-993-4053. The immunization record is included in the orientation booklets that are mailed to all new students when their application for admission to the university has been approved. If you would like to receive vaccinations at Student Health Services, please call 703-993-2135 to schedule your immunization appointment. For vaccine prices and more information visit shs.gmu.edu/immunizations or call 703-993-2135. E-mail questions to immunize@gmu.edu.