A. Information on Benefits of Immunization and Testing

Chancellors will establish procedures to inform students regarding the benefits of immunization and testing for communicable diseases and to encourage students to undertake appropriate immunizations and tests. Such information will include guidelines and recommendations published by public health agencies such as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Coalition for Adult Immunization, and the American College Health Association; and the locations for obtaining immunizations and tests.

B. Mandatory Immunizations and Tests

To be eligible for living in high density student residence facilities, evidence must be provided of immunization or testing as specified below against the following diseases.

1. Measles

Immunization by:

a. two doses of live measles virus vaccine, the first dose administered on or after the age of 12 months and the second dose administered more than 30 days after the first dose; or

b. two doses of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, the first dose administered on or after the age of 12 months and the second dose administered more than 30 days after the first dose; or

c. documentation of having been diagnosed by a physician as having had measles disease; or

d. demonstrated serological evidence of measles antibodies.

2. Mumps

If not covered by a measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine series, immunization by:

a. at least one dose of live mumps virus vaccine administered on or after the age of 12 months; or

b. documentation of having been diagnosed by a physician as having had mumps disease; or

c. demonstrated serological evidence of mumps antibodies.

3. Rubella

If not covered by a measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine series, immunization by:

a. at least one dose of live rubella virus vaccine administered on or after the age of 12 months; or

b. demonstrated serological evidence of rubella antibodies.

4. Diphtheria and Tetanus

Any combination of three or more doses of either diphtheria and tetanus (pediatric DT) and/or tetanus and diphtheria (adult Td) vaccine, with:

a. the most recent dose having been received within 10 years prior to first living in the student residence facility; and

b. a minimum time interval between the first and second dose of at least four weeks; and

c. the third or last dose having been received at least six months after the second or previous dose of the basic series.

5. Tuberculosis

A negative tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray.

C. Exemptions

Exemption from one or more of the immunization or testing requirements specified in policy may be granted to a student or other person based on one of the following:

1. a written statement from a physician that the immunization may be detrimental to the health of the person; or

2. a written statement by the person (or the parent or guardian, if the person is a minor) detailing the objection to immunization on the ground that immunization conflicts with the tenet and practices of a recognized church or religious organization of which the person is an adherent or member; or

3. stipulation in MAU rules and procedures regarding the exemption of certain classifications of occupants, such as attendees of short conferences, who will occupy student residence facilities less than a semester's duration.

D. Implementation and Enforcement

Procedures for implementation and enforcement of this policy, including grace periods, will be set forth in MAU rules and procedures.
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See Regents' Policy 09.11.020.
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