Vaccines required by Valdosta State University

  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) - 2 doses or Proof of Immunity 
    • Not required if born before 1957
  • Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis or Td booster - 1 dose of Tdap or one Td booster if it has been ≥ 10 years after receiving Tdap
  • Hepatitis B (required for students who are 18 years of age or younger at time of entering VSU) - 3 Vaccines
  • Varicella Vaccine – 2 doses (or history of disease)
    • Required for all US born students born 1980 or later
    • Required for all foreign-born students regardless of birth year

There is one recommended immunization if you live on campus and it is the immunization against meningococcal meningitis.

If you fail to meet these requirements, a hold will be placed on your student account that will prevent registration for classes.

Certificate of Immunizations

A Health Care Provider must complete the form; Office Stamp, Name, Date, and Signature are required.

Upload, Mail, Fax, or Email Immunizations to:

Upload:

SHC Online Portal (first time users please register)

Mail

Valdosta State University
Student Health Center
200 Georgia Avenue
Valdosta, GA 31698

Fax number:

229-249-2791

Email:

immunizations@valdosta.edu

Laboratory testing for Immunizations

Blood titers can be drawn (for a fee) to prove immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B.

Cost of Vaccines

Vaccines Fee                 
MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella) *Series of 2 doses $100.00 per dose
Hepatitis-B Vaccine *Series of 3 doses $75.00 per dose
Varicella Vaccine *Series of 2 doses $170.00 per dose
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (TDAP) $65.00
Tetanus(TD) $50.00
Meningitis Vaccine-(A,C,Y&W) *Series of 2 doses $140.00 per dose
Meningitis B Vaccine *Series of 2 doses $190.00 per dose
Hepatitis-A Vaccine $80.00
Hepatitis-A/B $100.00
PPD(TB) $30.00
Quan TB Gold $50.00
HepB Antibody Titer $35.00
MMR Antibody Titer $50.00
Varicella Antibody Titer $35.00
Flu Vaccine (Students) $10.00
Flu Vaccine (Staff, Faculty) $20.00

** Services and prices may vary with cost and are subject to change without notice.

Certain exemptions may be provided, however, the reason for the exemption must be placed on the Certificate of Immunizations. 

If you have a question regarding your immunizations or a hold being placed on your account regarding immunizations, you may call (229) 219-3203.

If you are currently enrolled in classes, you may also obtain a copy of your immunization by registering on the VSU Student Health online appointment system. By registering through the online appointment system, you will be provided an option to print your immunization history (under My Profile).