Immunization Requirements & Information
Valparaiso University is committed to maintaining a healthy campus community and part of that initiative begins at admission. Immunizations currently required are those mandated by the Indiana State Law (IC 21-40-5).
Current Immunizations/Testing requirements for students:
Required:
Measles, mumps, and rubella – MMR
- All students must have two (2) doses of MMR.
- The first dose must be given after 12 months of age.
- The second dose must be given at least 28 days after the first.
- The MMR immunization is available at the Health Center.
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis – Tdap
- All incoming students will need a Tdap within the last 10 years.
- The Tdap is available at the Health Center.
- One dose required on or after the 16th birthday.
- The MenACWY is available at the Health Center.
Meningococcal (MenB-4C or Bexsero – 2 DOSES REQUIRED) or (Men-FHbp or Trumenba – 2 DOSES REQUIRED)
- Only students 23 years or younger
- Once a type of MenB series is started the same series needs to be continued.
- Both Bexsero and Trumenba are available at the Health Center.
Tuberculosis (TB) Questionaire
- TB questionnaire within the Health Form is to be completed.
- College of Nursing students is required to have an annual TB skin test unless a positive reactor to the PPD.
- If you have had a positive TB skin test, you must have proof of a negative chest x-ray.
- The TB skin test (PPD) and the blood test, Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA), are available at the Health Center.
- Three doses are required of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID Vaccine. Two doses are required of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
- A mix and match approach will be accepted.
- Is available annually, typically after September the prior year.
- Is NOT required prior to the start of the FALL semester.
All vaccines listed above are available at the Health Center.
Send questions to the Health Center at health.center@valpo.edu.

Contact Information
Valparaiso University Health Center
Promenade East Building
55 University Drive, Suite 102
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219.464.5060
Insurance: 219.464.5400
Fax: 219.464.5410
**Please do not email if you need immediate assistance**
Call 219.464.5060 during business hours to schedule an appointment.