In accordance with the American College Health Association Vaccine-Preventable Disease Advisory Committee and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), it is recommended that all incoming, new UL Lafayette students receive the following vaccinations before their arrival on campus or as soon as possible after arriving.
These vaccines are not required but they are highly recommended.
- Hepatitis B Vaccine – 2-dose or 3-dose series
- HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) Vaccine, (Gardasil 9) – 3-dose series (recommended for all students and genders up to the age of 26 years old).
- Polio Vaccine – IPV primary series in childhood, IPV booster only if needed for travel after age 18.
- Seasonal Influenza (Flu): Strongly recommended to complete influenza vaccination by November 1 each year.
- Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccine – Trumenba or Bexsero – 2- or 3-dose series (recommended for ages 16-23 years old)
- Varicella Vaccine – 2 doses of varicella-containing vaccine at least 12 weeks apart if vaccinated between 1-12 years of age and at least 4 weeks apart if vaccinated at age 13 or older. Dose must be within the last 10 years.