Clark Atlanta Immunization Requirements

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  • July 1, 2023

Program Requirements

The following is a list of all required immunizations according to Program Enrollment that must be completed before and during student enrollment and matriculation at Clark Atlanta University.

Requirement Doses Required Special Notes
Tetanus Diphtheria (Tdap or Td) 1 dose within last 10 years Must remain current throughout
matriculation
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)  2 doses OR a positive titer Vaccines must have been given on
or after 1st birthday. Students born
before 1957 are not required to
receive vaccination. 
Meningitis Conjugate or Men
ACWY		 2 doses 2nd dose must be given after age 16
Hepatitis B 2 or 3 dose series Either the 2 dose or 3 dose series is
required depending on the age the
vaccines were administered 
Varicella 2 doses OR a positive titer History of Varicella alone is not
acceptable
Tuberculosis Testing 1 of the 3 options below are
required within the last year:
1) PPD skin test
2) IGRA/QuantiFERON Gold
3) T-Spot

PPD documentation requirements:

  • Date of placement
  • Site of placement
  • Results documented in
    mm induration
  • Name of provider who
    read results
  • Date of reading

A chest-ray is required for a
previous positive PPD or a new
positive PPD with 10 mm or greater
induration. Chest x-ray is also
required for those who have
previously had the BCG vaccine. X
ray result report will be required if
necessary. - Documentation of INH
or other TB treatment must be
provided if applicable and a repeat
chest x-ray in 6 months following
treatment.
COVID 19 2 doses plus 1 booster dose  
Influenza Annually  

Clark Atlanta University strongly recommends the following vaccines:

  • HPV
  • Hepatitis A
  • Meningitis B

ATHLETES ONLY: If you are an athlete, a sickle cell screening is required. Provide proof of your screening which should indicate if you are negative, have the trait or the disease. This should be  uploaded into Point and Click under the “Medical Clearances” tab in the section called “Immunization Records”.

Exemptions from Immunizations

A medical exemption shall be granted upon receipt of a written statement from a healthcare provider indicating the nature and duration of the medical condition which contraindicates the immunization, along with the specific vaccine identified as detrimental to the student’s health. Medical exemptions expire when the medical condition(s) contraindicating immunization change in a manner which permits immunization, or they may be permanent:

  1. Exemptions are granted on the grounds of pregnancy. An estimated confinement must be provided. Submission of immunization(s) is required once pregnancy ends.

  2. Religious exemptions are permitted when immunizations contradict the student’s religious belief. However, a TB skin test is required, unless medically contraindicated. Religious exemptions require a notary.

In the event of an outbreak of any of the vaccine preventable diseases required by Clark Atlanta University, students with exemptions will be required to leave campus immediately for their protection, until the outbreak has ended. 

Forms

Exemption Forms

If you have questions regarding compliance requirements, please reach out to our office.

Student Health and Wellness Center
455 Lee Street SW, Suite 300A
Atlanta, GA 30310
Phone number: (404) 756-1241
Email: SHWCRequests@msm.edu