Health Services: Immunizations

Immunization Requirements

The current immunization requirements for entry into Framingham State College are listed below.

The immunizations requirements are mandated by Massachusetts regulation 105 CMR 220.000 (regulation listed below). The regulations apply to all full-time undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of year of birth.

MEASLES	Two doses of measles vaccine or MMR given at least one month apart and on or after 1^st birthday.
MUMPS	One dose mumps vaccine or MMR given after 1^st birthday.
RUBELLA	One dose rubella vaccine or MMR given after 1^st birthday.
HEPATITIS B	Three doses of hepatitis vaccine: 2^nd dose given 1-2 months after the first and 3^rd dose 4-6months after the 1^st.
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.
MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE	One dose Meningococcal vaccine (either Menomune or Menactra) is required of all new students to the campus as of the Fall of 2005. This includes all freshmen and transfer students. This regulation applies to all students whether part-time or full-time. You must receive the vaccine at least 2 weeks (or more) before coming to campus. Please read the page with 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 declining the vaccine and return the form to Health Services. The American College Health Association recommends this vaccine, especially for freshmen living in the dorms.
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 am to 3 pm.

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. Effective September 1, 2000, 3 doses of Hepatitis B will be required for entry . . . this requirement will be phased-in incrementally, and apply to freshmen in 2001, sophomores in 2002, juniors in 2003, seniors in 2004, and graduate students in 2005.

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.