Mandatory Immunization Information

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MMR Requirement:
Current immunization policy requires that students attending the main campus must provide proof of the following immunizations:

1. Documentation of two MMR vaccines given after one year of age and separated by at least one month
OR
2. Documentation of one MMR vaccine within the last six years.

Methods of Documentation:
1. Request a copy of the record from your high school OR
2. Copy the page from your baby book containing MMR dates and write name and SS# on it OR
3. Download the immunization form for your healthcare provider to complete

Mail, fax, or bring the records to University Health Services. DO NOT enclose the records with any other correspondence to the university. Be sure to include student's name and SS# on the record.

The following students are exempt from the MMR requirement and are NOT required to complete the immunization form:

1. Students born before January 1957
2. Students who attended classes on the main campus before fall semester 1996
3. Students graduating from an accredited Ohio high school since 1993*
*ALL transfer and graduate students (including Ohio graduates) are required to submit the immunization form _____________________________________________________________________________

TB Requirement (International Students Only)

Students from the following countries are required to have a tuberculosis screening test (TB test – Mantoux type): All countries of Africa, countries in Eastern Europe, Russia, Mexico, countries of Central and South America, the Carribbean island nations and territories, and all Asian nations with the exception of Japan. This test must be completed and results submitted to UHS within 12 months prior to starting classes. Please download and submit a completed immunization form OR submit a copy of the TB screening information from your healthcare provider.

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Meningitis Disclosure for Residence Hall Students Only:
Meningitis & Hepatitis B Vaccinations:

Effective July 1, 2005 any student living in on-campus student housing will disclose vaccination status information regarding Meningitis and Hepatitis B through the Residence Hall application process. University Health Services DOES NOT require additional documentation of Meningitis and Hepatitis B vaccinations. General health information regarding Meningitis and Hepatitis B can be found on the Following Links:

* Meningitis
* Hepatitis B
* Ohio Department of Health Information

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Questions? Contact the Immunizations Office
Phone: (330) 672-8263
Fax: (330) 672-2272
Email: immunizations@uhs.kent.edu

Immunizations
University Health Services
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242