Medical Requirements: Immunization & TB Screening

Immunization

Since the fall semester 1986, the Board of Curators has endorsed a mandatory two-dose immunization policy, which states that no person born after 1956 shall attend a University of Missouri campus without documented proof of adequate immunizations. To reduce the potential for measles outbreaks, the MU campus has adopted the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Missouri Department of Health recommendation that all newly enrolled college students provide documentation of two doses of measles vaccine to demonstrate adequate measles immunity. At least one dose must be the combination measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Examples of acceptable documents include:

• Copies of personal immunization records ("baby book")
• Copies of physician immunization records
• Copies of school immunization records

Beginning fall semester 1995, those entering who do not comply with this policy will not be allowed to register the following semester. This policy excludes students matriculating only in off-campus or continuing education/extension courses. Upon presentation of supportive evidence, a waiver for religious or medical reasons may be granted by the Student Health Center. For further information contact the Student Health Center at 882-7481.

Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Policy

Students who have lived more than two months in a country where Tuberculosis (TB) is endemic are required to receive a TB skin test. Those with positive tests will need to obtain a chest X-ray. Treatment is available at the Student Health Center without charge.