This page reviews the public health requirements as documented in Cornell's Health History form.

Measles/Mumps/Rubella vaccination

New York State law requires proof that you have had the following:

1. Combination vaccine: two doses of live vaccine administered on or after the first birthday; OR
2. Individual vaccinations:

• Measles: two doses of live vaccine administered on or after the first birthday; or protective-antibody titer result; or physician-diagnosed history of disease.
• Mumps: two doses of live vaccine administered on or after the first birthday; or protective-antibody titer result; or physician-diagnosed history of disease. (See information about recent changes in mumps immunization requirement.) 
• Rubella: one dose of live vaccine; or protective-antibody titer result (NOTE: previous clinical diagnosis of Rubella is not acceptable proof).

Tetanus booster

Cornell requires proof  you have received a tetanus booster within the last ten years. Td or Tdap is required but Tdap is highly recommended if you are due for a booster.   

Meningococcal vaccination

New York State Public Health Law requires that all registered students receive information about meningococcal disease and vaccination and indicate that they have received the vaccine or choose not to at this time. 

Notice of privacy practices

The U.S. Government Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 requires Gannett to inform all students of Gannett’s Notice of Privacy Practices and ask for their signature acknowledging that they have seen the Notice.

Tuberculin screening

Tuberculin (TB) screening is mandatory for some international students, and recommended for all other students. View list of countries.

All mandatory screenings must be performed at Gannett within three weeks of your arrival at Cornell.

• Because your TB screening must take place after you get to the U.S., the late penalty that applies to other health requirements does NOT apply to TB screening.
• Students who have a positive reaction to the screening will require a third visit for a chest x-ray to determine if they have active TB disease.*

For information about fees for screening, contact Business Services at 607 255-7492 or talk to a Cashier or Billing Representative on Level 3 of Gannett.

*The fee for the x-ray will be charged to you. If you have Cornell's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), the charge will be covered. If you have other insurance, we will give you a bill that you can submit for reimbursement (if it is covered by your plan).