Immunization Requirements
Outbreaks of communicable disease continue to occur on college campuses throughout the United States. Fortunately, many of these illnesses are preventable.
The Lehigh University Health and Wellness Center requires the following immunizations or evidence of immunity. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in your registration being blocked for your second semester at Lehigh.
- Tetanus-Diptheria - a primary series of either DPT, DT, or Td and a Td booster within the last 10 years.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - a series of 2 doses.
- Hepatitis B - a series of 3 doses.
- Polio - a series of 4 doses (either orally or injection).
- Varicella (chickenpox) - a series of 2 doses or documented case of chickenpox.
- Meningococcal (meningitis) - The Lehigh University Health and Wellness Center sponsors a vaccination drive each fall to combat this potentially life threatening infection. The State of Pennsylvania mandates that all incoming student who will be living in dorms either receive the meningitis vaccine OR sign a waiver declining the vaccine. You can call the Health and Wellness Center at (610) 758-3870 at any time for more information on the availablity of the vaccine.
- Tuberculosis skin-testing - All international students are required to have an intradermal skin test upon arrival to campus. A recent (1-2 years) skin test is recommended to all students, especially those who have traveled to high risk areas or who have other high risk exposure (hospital, nursing home, etc.). Students with a history of a positive TB skin test must show evidence of a recent chest x-ray and documentation of treatment.
We urge you to review and update your immunization status to protect against disease.