TB Testing (PPD)
A mantoux skin test is required and read by a licensed health care provider
within six months prior to entry at Caltech. Documentation should be in English.
If you have a history of positive TB skin test, you must submit a chest x-ray
report done within six months to one year prior to entry at Caltech. A history
of BCG (Bacillus-Calmette Guerin) vaccination does not preclude the need for
TB skin testing or chest x-ray.
For students needing TB skin testing, The mantoux skin test is administered
at the health center Monday to Friday anytime during clinic hours except on
Thursday because the skin test needs to be read in 48-72 hours. The cost is
$10.00 and is charged to your student account.
For more information on tuberculosis, visit the following links:
Hepatitis B
Documentation of three doses of hepatitis B vaccine is required. If no documentation
is available, proof of immunity with Hepatitis B surface antibody (Anti-HbsAg)
is required.
Known hepatitis B carriers must provide Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis
B core antibody and Hepatitis B e antigen qualitative results.
Meningitis (Menomune)
The American College Health Association recommends that students living in
residence halls receive this vaccine.
The Health Center conducts annual meningitis vaccination clinic in mid-October.
This vaccine is recommended for incoming undergraduate students. The cost is
$80.00 and is charged to your student account or you can pay in cash or write
a check out to Caltech Health Center.
The vaccine is also available to any incoming graduate student.
For students who missed the meningitis vaccination clinic and would like
to receive the vaccine, please call the health center for information and appointment.
Meningococcal Meningitis Information
For more information:
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