Student Immunization Requirements
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MENINGITIS:
Colleges must, according to NYS Public Health Law 2167, notify ALL students registered for six or more
credits of the risks of the disease meningococcal meningitis. This packet contains literature about
meningitis, its symptoms, risks, and vaccination options. Although a vaccine is not mandatory, all
students who are enrolled at least half-time (six credits) must sign a Meningitis Information Response
Form acknowledging that you have either obtained a shot, will get a shot within 30 days, or have
chosen not to get a shot. Since this law is primarily to educate students, there are no exemptions based
on age, medical status or religious beliefs. Everyone enrolled in six or more credits must sign the
Meningitis Information Response Form. Students under age 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the response form.
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MEASLES / MUMPS / RUBELLA:
NYS Public Health Law 2167 requires students born on or after January 1, 1957, and who are registered
for six or more credits to provide documentation of immunity against Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and
Rubella (German Measles). Health records / immunization records may typically be obtained from your high
school, your doctor's office, baby record book, or immunization clinic record card. All records must be
signed by a health practitioner in order to be official. The enclosed Proof of Immunization Form will
explain the specific requirements of the law including acceptable proof of immunity. If your doctor or
school nurse uses his or her own immunization form, please include your social security number on the
form and current name (if records under another name).
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