Immunization Requirements
All new and transfer students are required to provide proof of immunization prior to matriculating at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. This is a New York State mandate.
Students will not receive clearance to register or participate in any clinical activities until health forms are completed and current. Students returning from a leave of absence or lapse in enrollment are required to provide an updated medical history, physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Student Health Center.
Instructions
- Click the button below
- Sign in using your Downstate email address and password
- Follow the directions on the site and complete all steps
Downstate Medicat Student Portal
Required Vaccines and Frequency
| Disease and Requirement | Dosage Frequency | In-Person & Students in Clinical Programs | Online Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | Required for clinical activities and sites | Recommended | |
| Hepatitis B | Vaccinations and titers | Required | Required |
| Influenza | Annual dose of vaccine (available in the Fall) | Required | Required |
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) | 2 doses of vaccine or serologic proof of immunity | Required | Required |
| Meningitis | Recommended | Recommended | |
| Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis* | Primary series plus Tdap booster | Required | Required |
| Tuberculosis (TB) Testing** | Required | Required | |
| Varicella | 2 doses of vaccine or serologic proof of immunity | Required | Required |
In-person - all students taking coursework on SUNY DHSU campus or at affiliate/clinical sites at any time during the length of their program. Note, the influenza vaccine and TB testing are annual requirements while students are enrolled.
Online - students who complete all coursework remotely/online throughout the duration of their program. These students DO NOT report to campus at any time.
*Primary series plus Tdap booster, then TD (Tetanus Vaccine) every 10 years.
**If TB results are positive, please attach a chest X-ray. Chest X-rays should not be dated more than 5 years.
Routine Immunizations
The following vaccines are available at Downstate Student Health Center.
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Influenza (the flu) – inactive
- Measles/mumps/rubella (MMR)
- Meningococcal ACYW disease (bacterial meningitis)
- Meningococcal B disease (bacterial meningitis)
- Pneumococcal pneumonia
- Polio
- Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
A Note About Flu Shots
Flu season occurs during the fall and winter months and we strongly encourage you to get your flu shot as soon as possible. Getting vaccinated is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the flu. Flu shots are available at the Student Health Center. Annual vaccines are necessary for clinical education.
Travel Vaccinations
It is recommended that students traveling are up-to-date with routine vaccinations. In addition, students are encourage to check vaccinations that required for specific destinations.
The following travel vaccines are available at the Student Health Center.