If I am an international student living in the United States, may I receive a vaccine here?Yes. Vaccines are available based on residency, not citizenship status. If you are an international student living in the United States you are eligible to receive a free vaccination.
If I have access to a vaccine in my home country not authorized by the FDA, should I delay vaccination until I arrive in the United States?No. It is not recommended that you delay vaccination if another vaccine is available to you. All WHO authorized vaccines are accepted by Gallaudet and Clerc Center. If you receive a vaccine not authorized by WHO, you may seek a medical exemption by following these instructions.
If I do not have documentation of my vaccination, what should I do?If your home country does not provide documentation of vaccination, you may do the following. Schedule an appointment with a U.S. Citizenship and Immgration Services (USCIS) authorized physician. Bring any documentation that is available, including the date(s) of vaccination. The doctor will review any available evidence, and may conduct a blood test for COVID-19 antibodies. […]