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Step 2: Submit Immunization Records
Proof of immunization is required for all new students.
How to Meet Immunization Requirements
You must provide an official record of your measles, mumps and rubella immunity and meet the requirements for meningitis. Submit your records to UB as soon as possible.
Choose ONE of the following ways to comply:
- Submit a copy of your immunization records from a previous school or your health care provider. (Must be on official letterhead; copy from doctor must be signed and include office address and phone. Many medical practices or previous schools have an online portal you can use to print an official copy to send to UB.)
- Submit the Health Background Form after having it completed by your health care provider.
- Submit copies of bloodwork proving positive IgG immunity to measles, mumps and rubella. You will still need to provide proof of meningitis vaccine or decline through the HUB Student Center.
- For residents of New York State, you can contact the state immunization registry. Call (518) 473-2839 or email NYSIIS at nysiis@health.ny.gov to request a copy of your immunization history.
Submit your records via the Patient Portal.
Submitting your immunization records via the Student Health Medical Records (Patient Portal) is the easiest way to comply with the requirement, and you can easily track when UB processes your records.
| Upload | By Mail (USPS) | By Fax |
|---|---|---|
| Upload your own immunization records to the Patient Portal. Need help? | Student Health Services 4350 Maple Rd Amherst, NY 14226 | 716-829-2564 |
Did UB Receive My Health Records?
New/Incoming Students
Once your immunization records have been received, processed, reviewed and deemed compliant with requirements, your health holds will be removed; this will be reflected in your HUB Student Center in real time. This usually occurs 5-10 business days after we receive your compliant records (although it can take a few extra business days during the 3 months prior to the start of a semester).
Students will not be individually contacted to confirm receipt of records. Please check the HUB system (NOT your Patient Portal) for the current status of your holds.
If your paperwork is not in compliance, you will receive an electronic message from Student Health Services. This message is sent to the student’s @buffalo.edu email address.
Please contact us only if you have a hold on your account for a prolonged period of time after submitting your records/forms:
- More than 10 business days (15 business days during high volume months of June, July & August) after faxing or emailing
- More than 3 weeks after mailing
Returning Students in a Health-Related Program
Please allow 10-15 business days for Student Health Services to process your records and update UB Learns.
Transfer Students
Tip: Have your previous school fax Student Health Services your immunization records.
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