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Immunizations

Routine Immunizations REQUIRED for enrollment are:

  • Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td) or Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (TDaP) - within 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)- two doses  (both after first birthday)
  • Meningococcal Vaccine- for all entering students under age 22 (within 5 years and 10 days from first day of class)

These are available at Health Services.

Additional Immunizations available at Health Services:

  • Hepatitis A (two shot series)
  • Hepatitis B (two shot series)
  • Gardasil (three shot series)
  • Varicella (two shot series)
  • Influenza
  • Typhoid
  • Yellow Fever
  • Rabies- post exposure only
  • Covid-19 Vaccines*

*Please note: Health Services is not offering Covid-19 vaccines at this time. Please check back for updates as this is subject to change. 

The hours for administration are Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, please call to schedule an appointment (254) 710-1010 or log into the Health Portal.

A Student May Request an Exemption from Required Vaccinations for Religious or Other Health Reasons.

New students must use the official Texas Health and Human Services form that can be ordered electronically. It is then mailed directly to the student. The form must be completed, notarized, and mailed to Baylor Health Services. It is the student's responsibility to complete the form and have it notarized. Information about requesting the affidavit form is available at the Texas Health and Human Services Immunizations School & Child-care Requirements page. A written request must be submitted for the affidavit via one of the following:

  • Secure on-line FTP site at:  DSHS.Texas.gov
  • Fax the written request to (512) 776-7544
  • Mail the written request to: Immunization Branch, Mail Code 1946 PO Box 149347 Austin, TX 78714

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209 Speight Ave
Waco, Tx 76706

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