Due to an increase in COVID-19 infections—and to align with current CDC vaccination guidelines—all medical students must receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster designed to be active against common viral strains for Fall 2024. These have only recently been released.
You are required to get the updated 2024 vaccine/booster by November 1.
If you've already received the 2023 COVID-19 vaccine/booster (after Sept. 1, 2023), it's still highly recommended that you get the updated 2024 vaccination when available.
If you experience issues in meeting this deadline, reach out to IU School of Medicine Compliance for assistance.
Students can request a medical exemption or personal, non-medical waiver for the influenza vaccination by following these instructions.
Instructions for Submitting Updated COVID-19 Vaccine or Booster
Once you receive the COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot at your healthcare provider, local pharmacy, or campus location, you must provide documentation of vaccination to IU Campus Health. Be sure to CC IU School of Medicine Compliance on that email. Use the subject line "IUSM 24-28 FIRST NAME, LAST NAME."
This documentation must reflect your name, date of vaccination, type of vaccine administered, and the administering entity.
Compliance will review your documentation and validate that you have completed this requirement. If Campus Health or Compliance have questions about your submission, they will contact you individually.
If you have already submitted your updated vaccine or booster (after September 1, 2023) to IU Campus Health, there is no need to resubmit your information.
We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for all. If you have any questions, please reach out to Compliance.
