Immunization Requirement
To help ensure the health of the entire student population, Northern Arizona University requires verification of measles (rubeola) for all students born after December 31, 1956. A copy of an official immunization record may be obtained from your health care provider, health department, high school, or previous university.
Submission of proof of ONE of the following to Medical Services is required:
- Copy of Immunization record listing 2 MMR vaccinations after first birthday, at least 28 days apart.
- Physician's documentation of the disease.
- Blood test results (lab) for immunity to Rubeola, Mumps & Rubella.
Please contact the measles coordinator for questions pertaining to the immunization requirement. For your convenience the form may be faxed to the fax number listed below.
Measles Coordinator
NAU Medical Services
PO Box 6033
824 S. San Francisco
St.
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-6033
Phone: 928-523-6359
Fax : 928-523-1102
EMail: fhc.records@nau.edu
Recommended (not required) Immunizations
Meningococcal Vaccine: We recommend that you consider getting this immunization, especially if you will be living in a residence hall or similar setting. It is not required, however! One injection offers protection from BACTERIAL MENINGITIS, which while not common, is a very serious and potentially fatal disease. Studies have found that college freshmen living in residence halls are at greater risk than the general population. It is available through Medical Services: call (928) 523-6359 for more information.
Other recommended immunizations (according to the guidelines of the American College Health Association):
- Tetanus and Diptheria (Td) every 10 years. This should include ONE Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (TDAP) booster between the ages of 19 & 64.
- Varicella: (chickenpox, shingles) if you have never had chicken pox disease
- Hepatitis B:series of 3 injections
- Polio: most students already received this during childhood
- Hepatitis: series of 2 injections, given if higher risk of exposure such as travel
- Influenza (flu): annually, for high-risk persons and anyone wishing to avoid flu
