Immunizations

Effective Fall Semester 2007

Immunization against meningococcal (bacterial) meningitis is required of all incoming students that will be living in the residence halls for the 1st time. The vaccine is available through most county health departments in West Virginia and elsewhere. Fee/s depend on local policy.

Immunizations required on the Health Record

• Proof of a negative TB test (or normal chest x-ray) within one (1) year
• Tetanus vaccine within five to ten (5-10) years
• Proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella documented by one of these:
• Two (2) doses of vaccine (2nd at age 5 or older)
• OR positive results from a rubella titre (blood test)
• OR date of having had the illness, with medical verification
• Copy of your other childhood immunizations, if available

I don't have a family doctor and I've lost my shot records, what should I do?

Your high school may have a record of your immunizations; contact them directly through the admissions office and have them sent to you.

A list of physicians is in the phone directory or you can call Jefferson 728.1600 and (Martinsburg) City 264.1000 hospital: ask for doctor referrals