Influenza Vaccination Policy
Influenza (Flu) occurs in annual epidemics typically during the late fall through early spring causing an annual average of approximately 36,000 deaths and more than 200,000 hospitalizations in the United States. Since annual influenza vaccination is the most effective method for preventing influenza virus infection and its complications and transmission of influenza is a recognized risk to healthcare workers in healthcare facilities, the annual seasonal influenza vaccine is provided free of charge to all Thomas Jefferson University and its controlled affiliates' employees, students, and volunteers.
According to the Influenza Vaccination Policy, which is accessible below, the annual influenza vaccination is mandatory for all Jefferson students in clinical programs. Students wishing to request a medical or religious exemption for the influenza vaccine should follow the process outlined in the Vaccination Exemption Policy.
