Immunization Requirements

Accepted students must meet all immunization requirements. Upon acceptance into the program students will be required to submit copies of their immunization records. The information below only provides an overview.

  • Tetanus-Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
    • vaccine within the past 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
    • Proof of two doses of MMR vaccine or positive MMR titer result
  • Hepatitis B –
    • Either 3 series or 2 series (Heplisav) of Hep B vaccines completed at appropriate time intervals plus a positive post Hep B titer result.
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
    • Two doses of Varicella vaccine at appropriate intervals or positive varicella titer result.
  • TB Skin Test (also called PPD test) 2-step method with negative result and 00 mm induration or negative QuantiFERON Blood Test.

Note: if PPD is positive, negative chest x-ray results and clearance from your physician is required, or a negative QuantiFERON blood test.

  • Influenza Vaccine at the start of each flu season while in the program.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination  – Many of our clinical partner are requiring that clinical students be fully vaccinated, or even have a booster, against COVID-19 regardless of whether the student qualifies for a religious or medical exemption as an accommodation from the College. Therefore, if you are not vaccinated against COVID-19 (regardless of whether you qualify for a religious or medical exemption), Bellevue College likely will not be able to place you in a clinical site, which means you will not be able to complete the program you have started.

Last Updated September 23, 2024