UC San Diego Parent & Family Guide

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STUDENT HEALTH & WELL-BEING

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

IMMUNIZATIONS

UC San Diego students have access to Student Health Services (SHS), located in the heart of campus. Highly trained, board-certified clinicians of SHS provide full primary care services, supported by in-house laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, and specialty clinics — all services are exclusively for current students. SHS provides programs and services focused on preventing illness, promoting healthy behaviors, and understanding healthcare and insurance systems. SHS is part of the Student Health and Well-Being Cluster which includes Health Promotion Services and Counseling and Psychological Services. SHS actively partners with campus departments to provide collaborative care for students.

Tuberculosis (TB) Requirement

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TB screening is required BEFORE coming to UC San Diego. All incoming students must complete the TB screening requirement before July 15, 2019. After July 15, 2019, incoming students will not be able to register for classes until the TB clearance is complete. Look for the Tuberculosis screening requirement on the Triton Checklist (tritonchecklist.ucsd.edu). TB is a potentially serious disease. This effort protects all students from infection and illness.

Immunization Requirement

All incoming students are required to enter their immunization dates into their UC San Diego Student Health Medical Record before registering for classes. Look for the Immunization Requirement on the Triton Checklist (tritonchecklist.ucsd.edu). University of California San Diego


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