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All individuals who are new to Stanford; freshmen, undergraduate transfers, graduate students, and others, must meet certain Health Requirements upon becoming a member of the campus community.
Stanford University Health Requirements: Steps to Take before You Arrive on Campus We want to ensure that all of our students have the proper immunity to prevent the spread of disease or illness within the campus community. We also want to be sure that you’re protected in case of an outbreak on campus. For these reasons, the university requires that all new students complete a series of Health Requirements before arrival on campus. Steps include filling out a number of forms, submitting proof of immunity to certain diseases and illnesses, and undergoing
re-immunization and testing in some instances. Read this section carefully as there are a number of steps you will have to take. action item
As you navigate, look for action items that need to be completed, and check them off as you go.
Getting Started Before you tackle the Health Requirements from the checklist on the following page, take a moment to gather your health information, both historical and current, including names and dosages of any medications you take, immunization records, allergies or other conditions you may have or have had, surgeries you’ve undergone, and other relevant data. Review the health history of your family members, as well. Once you’ve done this, you are ready to begin.
Can’t Find Your Immunization Records? If you cannot locate immunization records, you have two options: 1. Be re-immunized, or 2. Have a blood test (titer) to determine presence of antibodies. If your blood work indicates an inadequate antibody titer, you’ll need to be re-immunized. 4
Student Health Matters: Your guide to caring for your health at Stanford University