Simmons College Health Center
Immunizations
Massachusetts law requires that all incoming graduate and undergraduate students demonstrate that they meet the state immunization requirements. New undergraduates, including transfer students, can meet this requirement by completing the immunization portion of the student health certificate sent to all new undergraduate students. The Health Certificate can also be downloaded below. Graduate students are required to complete the graduate immunization form sent by their graduate school or downloaded below.
Required Immunizations
All undergraduate and graduate students are required by state law or the College to have the following immunizations:
- Two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunizations (must be administered after first birthday)
- Tetanus booster within past ten years; Tdap preferred
- Hepatitis B: series of three immunizations
- Meningitis: students living on campus are required to be immunized against meningitis or submit the meningitis waiver form sent by the college which is also available for downloading below
Additional requirements for Health Science students (nursing, physical therapy and nutrition):
To facilitate clinical placement all Health Science students are required to submit rubella serology and hepatitis B serology results in addition to the Hepatitis B and Rubella (MMR) immunizations. Varicella vaccine(s) or a varicella titer is also required.
Submitting your immunization record
If you have not already sent in your Health Certificate or immunization record you can download the necessary forms below. Please return all forms to the Health Center, 94 Pilgrim Road, Boston MA 02115 or by fax, 617-521-3467. Undergraduates should complete the Entrance Health Certificate, the Undergraduate Immunization Record and the Undergraduate and Graduate Meningitis waiver. Graduate students need complete only the Graduate Immunizations form and the Undergraduate and Graduate Meningitis waiver.
- Entrance Health Certificate
- Undergrad_Immunization_Record_2009.pdf
- Undergraduate and Graduate Meningitis Waiver
- Graduate_Immunizations_2009.pdf
Tuberculosis Testing (PPD) and Risk Questionnaire
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health strongly suggests TB testing (PPD) for students who answer "yes" to at least one of the following questions:
- To the best of your knowledge have you ever had close contact with anyone who was sick with tuberculosis (TB)?
- Were you born in one of the countries identified by the World Health Organization as having high TB rates? (Download the list of countries below.)
- Have you traveled or lived for more than one month in one or more of the countries identified by the World Health Organization as having high TB rates? (Download the list of countries below.)
For questions about immunizations or TB testing contact the Health Center at 617-521-1002.
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- Overview
- New Student Requirements
- Services
- Health Center Staff
- Emergency and After-Hours Care
- Emergency Contraception
- Self Care
- Health Insurance While at School
- Choosing a Health Plan After College
- Immunizations
- Medical Records
- Sexual Assault Information & Resources
- Confidentiality
- Fees
- Staff Directory
Location
Residence Campus
(14) Health Center
94 Pilgrim Road
Boston, MA 02215
Contact
Phone: 617-521-1002
Hours
Call ahead to make a same day appointment. During the academic year, the Health Center is open during the following hours:
Monday - Friday:
9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
To contact a health provider after hours for urgent care call Simmons Public Safety at 617-521-1112
Call the Health Center for hours during vacations and holidays, and during the summer months
617-521-1002