Immunizations

Two (2) doses of MMR vaccine given at least one month apart and on or after first birthday, OR
*Two doses of measles vaccine and two doses of mumps vaccine and one dose of rubella vaccine, separately, OR
*The results of antibody titers proving immunity to measles (rubeola), mumps and rubella (lab results and interpretation MUST be included). Contact your healthcare provider to arrange for blood testing.
 

Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine: second dose given 1-2 months after the first, and third dose 4-6 months after the first, OR
*A blood test report documenting a positive antibody titer (HbsAB) will also be accepted (lab results and interpretation MUST be included). Contact your healthcare provider to arrange for testing.

One dose of Tdap (Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis) adult dose vaccine is required within the past 10 years.

Two doses of Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine given at least one month apart if age 13 or older, or after first birthday and 2nd dose at least 3 months after first, OR 

*Results of antibody titer proving immunity to chickenpox (varicella) (lab results and interpretation MUST be included), or health care provider's written documentation of history of disease of chickenpox.

*No documentation is required if you were born in the United States before 1980

Students age 21 years and younger: One dose Meningococcal vaccine (ACWY) on or after 16th birthday OR a meningococcal waiver. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires a recent Meningococcal ACWY vaccine OR complete a Meningococcal Waiver Form prior to entrance to college.

Although rare, meningitis can be life-threatening. Vaccination is required because the incidence of meningitis disease is slightly higher among the college population and the vaccine is safe and effective against a significant proportion of cases. Need more information?  Please see detailed 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. 

All students are required to complete the Tuberculosis Risk Questionnaire included in the Health Forms packet. A tuberculin skin test (Mantoux Test/Intermediate PPD) is required if:
 
Any of the TB Risk Questionnaire Responses are “YES.”

We strongly recommend all our community members to stay Up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Flu Vaccine is highly recommended for all Massachusetts school students. Click Here