Vaccination Requirements

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Law 105CMR 220.600 requires all full-time students (12 or more credits) under 30 years of age and all part-time and full-time health science students and any full or part-time students while on student or other visa, including foreign exchange students attending or visiting classes as part of an academic visitation or exchange program provide record of immunizations. Health Science students require additional immunizations and a physical exam. MUST BE RETURNED 30 DAYS AFTER REGISTRATION!

These immunizations are required by Massachusetts General Law 705 CMR 220.600. Failure to provide this documentation may prevent you from pre-registration for future classes, receiving your final grades and/or transcripts.

PLEASE ASK YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER TO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE ENCLOSED FORM OR ATTACH RECORDS DOCUMENTING APPROPRIATE IMMUNIZATIONS.

1.Hep B: Three doses; laboratory evidence of immunity acceptable

2.MMR: Two doses; first dose must be given on or after the 1st birthday and 2nd dose must be given > 28 days after dose 1; laboratory evidence of immunity acceptable. Birth before 1957 in U.S. is acceptable only for non-health science students.

3.Varicella (chickenpox): Two doses; first dose must be given on or after the 1st birthday and 2nd dose must be given > 28 days after dose 1; a reliable history of chickenpox includes a diagnosis of chickenpox, or interpretation of parent/guardian description of chickenpox, by a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or designee or laboratory evidence of immunity acceptable. Birth in the U.S. before 1980 is acceptable only for non-health science students.

4.Tdap: One dose; and history of DtaP primary series or age appropriate catch-up vaccination. Tdap given at 7 years may be counted, but a dose at age 11-12 is recommended if Tdap was given earlier as part of a catch-up schedule. Td should be given if it has been 10 years since Tdap 5 .

5.Meningococcal: One dose of MenACWY (formerly MCV4) required for all full-time students 21 years of age or younger administered on or after the 16th birthday. Students may decline MenACWY vaccine after they have read and signed the MDPH Meningococcal Information and Waiver Form provided by the institution. Meningococcal B vaccine is not required and does not meet this requirement.

6. Flu Vaccine: Flu and immunization documentations can be faxed to 508-375-4039 to the Attention of Student Immunizations Records, mailed to Student Immunization Records, Registration Office, 2240 Iyannough Road, W. Barnstable, MA 02668, emailed to [email protected], or you can drop off your documentation to the Student Immunization Records office Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Please be certain that your name is clearly marked on the record and please include your student ID number. You will be notified of any issues by phone or college email. If you have any questions, contact Student Immunization Records Office at 774.330.4331.