Immunizations currently available at the Health and Wellness Center include the following:
- MMR
- Meningitis
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis A
- Tetanus
The COVID-19 vaccine is not currently available at the Penn State Altoona Health and Wellness Center.
Important Immunization Requirements for All Incoming Students
All incoming Penn State students must provide proof of immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella. In accordance with Pennsylvania state law, students living in on-campus housing must also provide proof of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Menveo, Menactra, MenQuadfi, MCV4), which protects against infections caused by serogroups A, C, W, and Y. Visit the University Health Services website for details on required immunizations and the submission process.
To submit: log in to myUHS using your Penn State access credentials, enter your vaccines, and upload image files of your official immunization records and, if applicable, any positive antibody titer blood test results.
Immunization requirements are applicable to all undergraduate and graduate students at University Park and Commonwealth Campuses excluding World Campus and Great Valley.
Travel Immunizations
Hepatitis A, Tetanus, and antimalaria medications can be provided to students traveling to high-risk areas.
Immunizations are available by calling 814-949-5540 for an appointment.