HSC STUDENTS: IMMUNIZATIONS

Health Science Campus Student Requirements

Proof of adequate immunization and updated PPD records are REQUIREMENTS for clinical rotations.  Failure to provide proof of compliant immunizations/ titers will prevent you from being able to do clinical work.

Below are the pre-matriculation immunization requirements for HSC and Podiatry students.  Please contact Student Health Services at (215) 707-4088 to make an appointment if necessary:

1. DT Booster (within the past 10 years)*
2. PPD (normal result or cleared by SHS MD)
3. Hepatitis B Antibody Titer (positive or cleared by SHS MD)
4. Measles Antibody Titer       (positive or cleared by SHS MD)
5. Mumps Antibody Titer      (positive or cleared by SHS MD)
6. Rubella Antibody Titer      (positive or cleared by SHS MD)
7. Varicella Antibody Titer     (positive or cleared by SHS MD)
8. Completed Pre-Matriculation Physical

*Please Note: The School of Medicine requires Tdap in place of the:

1.DT Booster (within the past 10 years)
1a. Tdap (Medical Students are required to have a Tdap vaccination
against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis within the past 10 years)

Student Health Services can provide required immunizations and titers for a nominal fee. 

Please call (215) 707-4088 for an appointment.

If your physician has any records of these items, please forward to:

Eileen Hyams-Kolick, RN
Temple University: Student Health Services
Student Faculty Center, Lower Basement Rm. 43
3340 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Podiatry/ Main Campus Students- Please call (215)204-7500 for appointments and send records to:

Tanya Dixon, LPN
Temple University: Student Health Services
1810 Liacouras Walk, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6029