Immunization Requirements

Meningitis Clinic, Fall 2006

Printable Welcome Letter from the Director of Health Services containing information about vaccination requirements.

State of Connecticut General Statutes as well as University of Connecticut regulations require each full-time or matriculating student born after December 31, 1956, to provide proof of adequate immunization against measles and rubella before permitting such student to enroll at the university.

The specific requirements are as follows:

• Measles – One dose of measles vaccine on or after the first birthday and given on or after January 1, 1969. A second dose given on or after January 1, 1980. The minimum interval between the first and second doses of measles containing vaccine is 28 days.*

• Rubella – One dose of rubella vaccine, administered on or after the student's first birthday.*

  *lab results confirming immunity may be provided in lieu of proof of vaccination

• Tuberculosis – Students attending the Storrs campus must complete a TB Risk Questionnaire and, if necessary, a PPD test, chest x-ray or course of medication.

• Meningitis – Storrs Campus Residents Only – Students living in campus owned housing must provide proof of meningococcal immunization having been administered within the past 5 years.

• Student Health History Form

  A Health History Form is part of the Orientation packet that is mailed to each freshman or transfer student. If you did not receive this packet, please contact the Office of Orientation Services at (860) 486-4866.

  University policies require that you submit your health and immunization history before July 15 for the fall semester and before January 1 for the spring semester.

IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS

• Students born prior to January 1, 1957 are exempted by age to the Measles and Rubella requirement.
• Students over 29 years of age do not need to provide Meningococcal vaccination information.
• The university will only permit vaccination waivers for religious or medical reasons. A signed statement indicating specific medical contraindication from your medical provider is required for medical exemption. A signed statement stating religious objections to immunization must be submitted in order to obtain a religious exemption.
• Distance Learners do not need to meet the immunization requirements if all courses are on-line. It is each student's responsibility to notify Student Health Services if that is the case.

Exemption for either medical or religious reasons subjects the individual to exclusion from campus in the event of an outbreak of a disease for which immunizations are required.

• Immunization Exemption Form