Vaccination Policy

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Vaccination Policy

In accordance with Illinois College Student Immunization Act 11TLCS 20, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ University requires verification of immunity for Diphtheria/ Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Meningococcal.

Exact dates are required for all immunizations, date of disease and/or serological test results. If serology titer indicates lack of immunity, vaccines must be administered.

Although Hepatitis B Vaccines are not required, the American College Health Association (ACHA) and our physician recommends that students consider being immunized. Immunizations administered prior to the first birthday are invalid.

Exemptions

  1. Age; persons born before January 1, 1957 do not need to submit a Certificate of Immunity
  2. Medical Contraindictions: submit detailed documentation from a physician
  3. Religious Exemption: call our office to request a form

Required Vaccinations

  • MMR (Measels, Mumps, Rubella) - Two doses required, at least one month apart, after 12 months of age AND after 5-1-71; If MMR was not given, individual immunizations should be listed:
    • Measles (Rubeola, hard, red, 10 day)
      • Two doses required, at least one month apart, after 12 months of age AND after 1-1-68 OR
      • Date of disease diagnosed and certified by a physician OR
      • Serology test results proving immunity
    • Mumps
      • One dose required, after 12 months of age AND after 1-1-68 OR
      • Date of disease diagnosed and certified by a physician OR
      • Serology test results proving immunity
    • Rubella (German Measles) - 3 day
      • One dose required, after 12 months of age AND after 1-1-68 OR
      • Serology test results proving immunity
  • Meningococcal
    • Beginning the 2017-2018 school year, all new admissions under the age of 22 must receive 1 dose of Meningococcal conjugate vaccine on or after 16 years of age. 
  • TD (Tetanus/Diphtheria)
    • All students - vaccination of 3 doses, one within the last 10 years.
  • Tuberculosis Screening (International Students Only) - Must have regardless of history of BCG vaccine. A mandatory TB Mantoux skin test will be done at the University Health Center upon your arrival to campus.