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Immunization Requirements Summary
This information highlights your immunization requirements to be eligible to register for class.
General
- Rolling Compliance – Upon matriculation into your program, you will be placed on a registration hold until
requirements have been satisfied. - A registration hold means you will not be able to register for your classes if you have not met the immunization
requirements. - Some schools apply late fees for students who do not register by the school’s deadline.
Time Frame for Processing
- You are responsible for knowing the registration deadline for your program/school. Please plan accordingly.
- Immunization documents will need to be verified by HUHS. This may take 10 to 15 business days after you upload your
documents. - HUHS Health Information Services will contact you if you have additional unmet requirements or if your submitted
documents do not meet the requirements. - Students who submit documents within 10 business days of the registration deadline risk not being cleared in time to
register.
How to Submit
- You can access the Patient Portal once you have matriculated and have received and claimed your Harvard Key.
- Contact your Registrar for Harvard Key questions.
- You must upload all vaccination documents directly to the Patient Portal. Do not email your documentation to us.
- Enter vaccination dates in the portal, in addition to uploading the supporting documentation.
- Questions can be emailed to mrecords@huhs.harvard.edu, but do not send documents to this email address.
Requirements for Uploads
- Documents must be in English.
- Documents must include the student’s name, date of birth, date of vaccination, and name of vaccine given.
- The Immunization History Form must include the signature of your healthcare provider. The provider’s professional signature stamp at the bottom is recommended but not required. Official hospital or office documents completed by your provider can be submitted in lieu of this form.
Where to Get Your Immunizations
- You should receive your required immunizations before you arrive at Harvard.
- Many private health insurance plans cover the cost of immunizations.
- If you are unable to obtain these prior to your arrival on campus, you may arrange to get immunizations at various
locations in the area. - Please note that your health insurance plan might not pay for immunizations you receive, and you are responsible for
the cost of the immunizations.
Additional Questions?
If contacting us via email, please include your full name, your school, and your Harvard ID number in the email message.
Student Immunization Checklist
| Forms | Actions | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Immunization Requirement Summary | General information for immunization compliance | Read the page. |
| List of Required and Strongly Recommended Vaccinations | Informational; bring with you to your provider. | Read this and show to your provider. |
| Immunization History AND Health Care Provider’s Report | Bring the Immunization Requirements, Health Care Provider Report, and Immunization History forms to your health provider. Upon completion, upload the provider-signed immunization history form and healthcare provider report to the Patient Portal. Enter all immunization dates within the “Medical Clearances” section of the patient portal. Upload supporting vaccine documentation into the Patient Portal. OR If you have immunization documents from your provider’s office, hospital, or other official documents, you can upload them and enter the immunization dates in lieu of having your provider complete the Immunization History Form. The Health Care Providers Report is recommended. Your documentation must be in English. | Enter your immunization information into the HUHS Patient Portal. Upload your required documents to the HUHS Patient Portal. |
| Tuberculosis Screening | To be completed and signed by your doctor. Upon completion, upload a provider-signed document to the HUHS Patient Portal. Tuberculosis screening is recommended but not required for compliance. | Form completed and signed by doctor. Form uploaded to the HUHS Patient Portal. |
| Student Reported Health History | The Student Health History can be found on the homepage of the HUHS Patient Portal, to be completed electronically. The Student Reported Health History is required for compliance. | Health History completed on the HUHS Patient Portal. |
| Profile | The Profile can be found on the homepage of the HUHS Patient Portal, to be completed electronically. | Profile completed on the HUHS Patient Portal. |
| Meningococcal Fact Sheet & Waiver | Informational; waiver to be completed, if applicable. | Submit only if you are seeking a waiver. |
| MIIS Information Sheet | Informational only. | Read the page. |
Please Note: Immunization verification can take a minimum of 10 – 15 business days to process and clear for registration.
Log into the HUHS Patient Portal to check the status of your submission.