Thank you for submitting your COVID Vaccine Exemption Request. The information will be reviewed by the university and you will receive written notice of the decision. No further action is required from you at this time. 

  You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for chickenpox, based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.   Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It can cause an itchy, blister-like rash.  The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine.

 The submitted document is missing required information such as your first and/or last name, dates, manufacturer, etc. Please review the document and resubmit with all required information. For assistance, please email exemptions@gvsu.edu 

  You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for meningitis, based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.   Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, generally caused by bacteria and viruses. Meningitis usually spreads through coughing, kissing, and sneezing.

  You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for chickenpox, based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.   Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It can cause an itchy, blister-like rash.  The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine.

  You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for meningitis, based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.   Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, generally caused by bacteria and viruses. Meningitis usually spreads through coughing, kissing, and sneezing.

  You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for diphtheria, based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.   Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin. It can lead to difficulty breathing, heart rhythm problems, and even death.

  You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for diphtheria, based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.   Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin. It can lead to difficulty breathing, heart rhythm problems, and even death.

  You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for diphtheria, based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.   Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin. It can lead to difficulty breathing, heart rhythm problems, and even death.

  You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for pertussis, based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.   The bacteria that cause whooping cough (Pertussis) spreads easily from person to person through the air. When a person who has whooping cough sneezes or coughs, they can release small particles with the bacteria in them.

  You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for pertussis, based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.   The bacteria that cause whooping cough (Pertussis) spreads easily from person to person through the air. When a person who has whooping cough sneezes or coughs, they can release small particles with the bacteria in them.

  You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for measles, Mumps, and rubella based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.    Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

  You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for measles, Mumps, and rubella based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.    Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

 You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for COVID-19 or missing your booster, based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.   COVID-19 spreads through droplets from nose or mouth through coughing and sneezing. Vaccination, hand-sanitization, and mask-wearing are some of the ways to protect yourself from COVID-19.

  You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for COVID-19 or missing your booster, based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.   COVID-19 spreads through droplets from nose or mouth through coughing and sneezing. Vaccination, hand-sanitization, and mask-wearing are some of the ways to protect yourself from COVID-19.