Health Center
Immunizations
Prior to entering Pepperdine University each Seaver student must complete a health history form. This must be on file with the Student Health Center and must include proof of updated vaccinations. You will not be able to register for classes if you do not have the required vaccinations.
Required Vaccinations
- Tetanus/diphtheria - (booster required within past 10 years)
- MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 doses required - 1 dose received after age 5 OR physician documented history of measles Tuberculosis Skin Test (within past year)
- Chest X-ray - within past year (required ONLY if TB test is positive)
- Hepatitis B - series of 3 injections (may complete the series at Pepperdine, if needed). Vaccinations against this serious liver disease is required for all entering students. It can be spread through objects such as contaminated needles, tattooing, body piercing, the sharing of razors, toothbrushes or other personal care items, or by sharing of body fluids or exposure to infected blood.
- Tetanus, diptheria and pertussis - Adolescents and adults should receive a single dose of Td for booster immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis if they received their most recent tetanus toxoid- containing vaccine (e.g., Td) > 10 years earlier. (February 2006: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendation)
Vaccines are available at the Pepperdine Health Center (310) 506-4316, or contact your health provider.
Recommended
Here are 2 vaccines worth considering:
- Meningococcal
American College Health Association recommends college students consider vaccination against potentially fatal meningococcal disease, a life-threatening infection of the brain and spinal column, with symptoms of stiff neck, headache, fever and rash. Outbreaks tend to occur in small communities and institutional settings. The disease is transmitted through the air via sneezing or coughing and direct contact with persons infected with the disease. College students are at an increased risk because of their close living quarters. Outbreaks on college campuses may be reduced by vaccination of the student population. The Menactra vaccine is given in one dose, and is available at the Student Health Center. Call us at (310) 506-4316, or contact your health provider.
- Flu Vaccine
Flu shots are given every Fall at the Student Health Center ~ $15 shot. Call X 4316 for more information.
Available Vaccines:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Menactra
- Influenza
- MMR
- Tetanus
- TB Skin Test
- Polio
- Typhoid
- Gardasil (HPV)
