Immunization and Certification Requirements
All matriculated MGH IHP Students (including those in online only programs) must comply with the Seasonal Flu Shot Requirement.
Requirement
Information
Seasonal Flu Shot - Expires Annually
Due by October 16th*. Documentation must be submitted to OccHealthFluVaccination@partners.org. Flu vaccine must be for the current flu season. See our seasonal flu vaccination page for more information. *Unless required sooner for a clinical placement.
Students in the following programs must provide evidence of the following requirements before matriculation and maintain compliance throughout their time as students at the Institute:
- School of Nursing
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Direct-Entry Master of Science (DEN)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MS to BSN)
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
- Master of Science in Genetic Counseling (MS-GC)
- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP)
Requirement
Information
Tuberculosis (TB) Test:
- Expires Annually
Evidence of a negative test annually. TB test satisfying this requirement include:
- Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)
- PPD
- TB Blood Tests
- QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube test (QFT-GIT)
- T-SPOT TB test (T-Spot)
If test is positive, a chest X-Ray is required every 5 years, and a TB symptom-free note is required annually.
Seasonal Flu Shot:
- Expires Annually
Due by October 16th.* Documentation must be submitted to OccHealthFluVaccination@partners.org.
Flu vaccine must be for the current flu season. See our seasonal flu vaccination page for more information.
*Unless required sooner for a clinical placement.
Physical Exam:
- Expires Annually
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
- Expires Every 2 Years
- American Red Cross – BLS for Health Care Providers
- American Heart Association– BLS for Healthcare Providers
No other courses accepted for this requirement.
Tdap (Tetnus, Diphtheria, Pertussis vaccine)
- Expires Every 10 Years
Evidence of a Tdap shot once;
10 years after that, a Tetanus or Td booster is required.
Hepatitis B
Evidence of 3 dose series (Energix-B or Recombivax HB) OR 2 dose series (Heplisav-B given on or after 18 years of age) OR positive titer are acceptable.
If your titer is equivocal or not immune, you must submit evidence of a Hepatitis B booster.
*Students who have not completed the full series, but have documented proof of starting the Hep B vaccination series will be allowed to matriculate. Students without a full Hep B vaccination series must contact the Institute’s Office of Compliance (StudentCompliance@mghihp.edu).
MMR
Evidence of 2 doses or positive titer results for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
If any titer is equivocal or not immune, you must submit evidence of an MMR booster.
Varicella
Evidence of 2 doses OR primary care provider verification of the disease (month/year) or positive titer results.
If your titer is equivocal or not immune, you must submit evidence of a Varicella booster.
Meningococcal
For all students 21 years of age or younger upon the start of your academic program, submit evidence of 1 dose of MenACWY (formerly MCV4)
The dose of MenACWY vaccine must have been received on or after the student’s 16th birthday. Doses received at younger ages do not count towards this requirement.
Students may decline MenACWY vaccine after they have read and signed the MDPH Meningococcal Information and Waiver Form.
Students in the following programs must provide evidence of the following requirements before matriculation and maintain compliance throughout their time as students at the Institute:
- PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
- School of Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Requirement
Information
Seasonal Flu Shot
- Expires Annually
Due by October 16th.* Documentation must be submitted to OccHealthFluVaccination@partners.org.
Flu vaccine must be for the current flu season. See our seasonal flu vaccination page for more information.
*Unless required sooner for clinical placement.
Tdap (Tetnus, Diphtheria, Pertussis vaccine)
- Expires Every 10 Years
Evidence of a Tdap shot once;
10 years after that, a Tetanus or Td booster is required.
Hepatitis B
Evidence of 3 dose series (Energix-B or Recombivax HB) OR 2 dose series (Heplisav-B given on or after 18 years of age) OR positive titer are acceptable.
If your titer is equivocal or not immune, you must submit evidence of a Hepatitis B booster.
*Students who have not completed the full series, but have documented proof of starting the Hep B vaccination series will be allowed to matriculate. Students without a full Hep B vaccination series must contact the Institute’s Office of Compliance (StudentCompliance@mghihp.edu).
MMR
Evidence of 2 doses or positive titer results for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
If any titer is equivocal or not immune, you must submit evidence of an MMR booster.
Varicella
Evidence of 2 doses OR primary care provider verification of the disease (month/year) or positive titer results.
If your titer is equivocal or not immune, you must submit evidence of a Varicella booster.
Meningococcal
For all students 21 years of age or younger upon the start of your academic program, submit evidence of 1 dose of MenACWY (formerly MCV4)
The dose of MenACWY vaccine must have been received on or after the student’s 16th birthday. Doses received at younger ages do not count towards this requirement.
Students may decline MenACWY vaccine after they have read and signed the MDPH Meningococcal Information and Waiver Form.