Immunizations
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Health Services has changed to an appointment based system in order to reduce wait times for students.
- Appointments are available between 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Call 508-626-4900
- Same day appointments are available
The current immunization requirements for entry into Framingham State College are listed below.
General Laws of Massachusetts: 105 CMR 220.100; 200.400; 220.600: No student shall attend a postsecondary institution without a certificate of immunization. Immunizations required for entry into the state school system include: 2 MMRs, and 1 Td within the last 10 years, and doses of Hepatitis B will be required for entry. The regulations apply to all full-time undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of year of birth.
MEASLES - Two doses MMR given at least one month apart and on or after 1st birthday.
HEPATITIS B - Three doses of hepatitis vaccine: 2nd dose given 1-2 months after the first and 3rd dose 4-6 months after the 1st.
OR - A blood test report documenting a positive immune titer for the above diseases (titer values and interpretation must be included).
TETANUS/DIPTHERIA (Td) - Booster within the last 10 years. OR
TDAP (tetanus that includes pertussis.) This is the tetanus vaccine that includes pertussis. We recommend the TDAP instead of the TD vaccine for incoming students because there have been an increase of pertussis in the young adult population in Massachusetts.
MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE - One dose Meningococcal vaccine (either Menomune or Menactra) is required of all new residential students. You must receive the vaccine at least 2 weeks (or more) before coming to campus. Please read the information from the Department of Public Health about meningitis and the meningococcal vaccine. If, after reading this material, you decide you do not want the vaccine, you can sign the waiver form (in the FORMS section of the website, declining the vaccine. Return the waiver form to Health Services with the rest of your health form. The American College Health Association recommends this vaccine, especially for freshmen living in the dorms. If you do not have this vaccine, you must sign a waiver (in form section.)
TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING
Tuberculosis screening is required if:
- You were born or traveled in Africa, Asia (except Japan), Central/South America, Mexico, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean or the Middle East
- You or a household member have HIV or use intravenous drugs
- You have worked in a high-risk congregate setting such as a prison
All immunizations (except meningitis) can be given to students at Health Services for a charge of $15 per immunization. TB testing can also be done and is free of charge. All students requiring a TB test for Field Study or Student Teaching are welcome to come in. TB testing is done on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays only from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Whenever possible, such immunizations are to be obtained prior to enrollment or registration. However, students subject to 105 CMR 220.600 may be enrolled or registered provided that the required immunizations are obtained within 30 days of registration and provided, further, that the postsecondary institution has policies and procedures for ascertaining which students have failed to obtain the necessary immunizations within 30 days, and for taking appropriate follow-up action to ensure compliance.
