Proof of Immunization
ALL new first-year students, transfer or re-entering students must provide proof of immunization against the diseases of Rubeola, Rubella, Mumps, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis and Meningitis ACWY per the State of Illinois mandated requirement.
This requirement must be met by the first day of attendance. A $25 fine will be imposed for failure to comply. Proof must be provided to register for subsequent semesters.
Proof of immunity can be provided by submitting a copy of a certified school immunization record (your high school), military record or child health immunization record OR by having your family physician or health care provider complete an immunization form. You may also receive the immunizations in Health Service as an enrolled student.
Visit SIUE Health Service for more details, to review the required information and/or to download additional forms.
Immunization Requirements Per New Illinois State Administrative Code
(effective 8-5-16)The State of Illinois recently amended the mandate regarding immunizations. The current requirements are as follows:
- Three tetanus/diphtheria/pertusiss (DPT, DTP, DTaP, or Tdap) boosters. One must be within 10 years of attendance at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. One must be a Tdap.
- Two measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccines given after one year of age and after December 31, 1967. OR...if measles, mumps or rubella vaccines were given separately: two measles immunizations given after one year of age and after December 31, 1967; two mumps immunizations after one year of age; two rubella immunizations after one year of age; or laboratory proof of immunity.
- Incoming students under the age of 22, must show proof of one meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Menactra MCV4, Menomune MPSV4, Menveo or Meningococcal ACWY) after the age of 16. Please note Meningitis B or Meningitis C vaccines are NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Meningitis Immunization
Meningitis is an infection that can lead to a dangerous swelling of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Either viruses or bacteria can cause the disease. College students have a greater risk of meningococcal infection than the general population because of activities that are often a part of college life such as smoking, being around someone who smokes, going out to bars, drinking alcohol and living in close contact with other students. The infection is spread through direct contact with oral secretions. Such contact includes coughing, sharing of toothbrushes or eating utensils, and kissing.