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Immunization Policy

Distance students

Immunization records may not be required if:

• You are not physically attending courses on campus.

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• Your degree program does not require the records on file. * Contact your department if you have questions.

The University of Missouri, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, requires that all newly enrolled or readmitted MU students born after December 31, 1956 must comply with the two-dose Measles Immunization Policy. If a second immunization is needed, it must be the combined MMR vaccine. Students who do not comply will not be allowed to register or pre-register for their second semester at MU.

Immunization requirements

2 doses of MMR vaccine. The first dose must have been given at age 12 months or later. The second dose must have been given at least one month after the first one.

or

1 dose of MMR vaccine AND 1 dose of Rubeola at 12 months of age or later.

or

Titer (blood test) results proving immunity to measles (rubeola), mumps and rubella. Documentation is required.

Students may request a waiver for medical, religious or philosophical reasons with valid proof. For information regarding a waiver or other questions contact:

• Student Health Center
• 573-882-7481
• immunizations@health.missouri.edu.

 

Tuberculosis (TB) screening

• You are from or have lived for two months or mSeptember 8, 2009e.
• You have been diagnosed with a chronic medical condition that may impair your immune system.
• You are a health care worker.
• You are a volunteer or employee of a nursing home, prison or other residential institution.

If any of the above apply, the following is required:

Screening: (Two-step testing may be medically indicated.) Contact the Student Health Center at 573-882-7481 to schedule an appointment for screening.

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Provide documentation of TB screening (PPD Mantoux skin test read in millimeters of induration) done in the U.S. within the past 12 months.

Chest X-ray: Chest x-rays will be required for anyone with a positive skin test. X-rays can be taken at the Student Health Center or you may bring chest x-ray films taken within the last 12 months.
A negative chest x-ray is not a substitute for a skin test.

Treatment: If you have been treated for TB infection or disease, please provide documentation.