University Policies
File code: STU.IMMUN.POL
Approval Date: 07/01/89
Approved By:
Immunization Protocol
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ requires all newly entering students, including graduates, to be adequately immunized against Tetanus-Diphtheria, Measles (old fashioned or hard measles) and Rubella (German or 3-day measles) and Mumps.
All persons born before January 1, 1957 will be exempt from this requirement. All students matriculating before 1989 are exempt. Re-entry students will be evaluated on status as of original entry date.
Immunization Status Protected and in Compliance for College Entrance
Vaccine |
Students born on or after 1/1/57 |
Required Intervals Between Doses |
Td vaccine |
Td vaccine administered within last 10 years. *International students must show a series of three shots; the last one within ten years |
Minimum time intervals between first and second dose must be at least 6 weeks, with the 3rd dose received at least 6 months after the second dose. *If international student, needs both a 2nd Td & MMR--both should be administered six weeks after initial series. |
Measles* |
Received 2 doses of live measles vaccine on or after the 1st birthday, lab titer, or physician confirmed disease. |
At least 30 days between doses. If either dose was given prior to 1968, proof that live vaccine was given without GG is required. |
Rubella |
Received on or after the first birthday, lab titer. Disease history is not accepted. |
Single dose required. |
Mumps |
Received on or after the first birthday, or physician confirmed disease history. Lab titer is not accepted. |
Two doses required |
*Tuberculin Skin Test |
Mantoux Method, received within last 3 months with documentation of dosages, method and results. |
Two step method required. |
*Chest X-Ray |
PA view of chest with a documented negative result within the last 90 days. |
N/A |
*Required for international students & student teachers.
Immunization Status - Unprotected & In Compliance
Measles-Rubeola (old fashioned, 10-day, red measles, hard measles).
Unprotected and in compliance: Has not received measles vaccine, nor has had a physician diagnosed case of measles disease, but has presented a statement from a physician that this immunization is medically contraindicated, or a statement from the parent(s) or guardian detailing objection on religious grounds.
Immunization Timelines
Students who are EXEMPT:
- born before 1957.
- matriculated (first attended) before 1989.
- students re-entering °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ will be evaluated on their status as of original entry.
- students signing medical waivers.
- students signing religious exemptions
- pregnant women until cleared by PMD.
- students attending classes at sites other than main campus (extension, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼RC).
U.S. students must show proof of immunity by:
- Td shot within last 10 years.
- Two measles shots (rubeola); the first one given on or after first birthday and administered after January 1, 1968. Second shot must be given at least 30 days after the first.
- One rubella and two mumps shots on or after first birthday.
or - Laboratory evidence of immunity.
Td and MMR may be administered together--if a second MMR is required, student can return in 30 days.
International Students must show proof of immunity by:
- Three Td's; the first two given six (6) weeks apart, the third administered six (6) months after the second.
- Two rubeola shots; the first one given on or after the first birthday and administered after January 1, 1968; the second one given at least 30 days after the first shot.
- One rubella and two mumps shots given after the first birthday.
or - Laboratory evidence of immunity.
- TBST - Mantoux Method to be administered upon arrival at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼, two step method.
- Negative chest x-ray within the last three months.
If international student, needs both second Td & MMR--both should be administered six weeks after the initial series.
Questions may be addressed to the Illinois Department of Public Health in Springfield, Illinois.
Connect with us: