Registration Requirements -

Immunization Policy

Notice: Prior to registering for any classes on campus, all students born after 1956 are required to present documentation of proof of immunity to Measles (Rubeola) and Rubella (German Measles). It is further required that all students must present proof of immunity to Hepatitis B and Meningitis or decline immunization by signature. Students living in USF Housing must be vaccinated against Meningitis (no declination is permitted).

As a prerequisite to matriculation or registration,the State University System of Florida requires all students born after Dec. 31, 1956 to present documented proof of immunity to MEASLES (Rubeola) and RUBELLA (German Measles). Consistent with Florida Department of Health guidelines, acceptable proof of immunity is as follows:

Measles: Students can be considered immune to measles (rubeola) only if they have documentation of at least one of the following:

1. Medical documentation of immunization with TWO (2) DOSES of live measles virus vaccine on or after the first birthday (and administered no less than 28 days apart). Persons vaccinated with killed, or an unknown vaccine, prior to 1968 must be revaccinated. Persons born before 1957 may be considered to have had a natural infection, and therefore do not need measles vaccine (Immunization Form on reverse can be completed by physician or documentation attached) OR,

2. Copy of laboratory (serologic) evidence of measles immunity (IgG rubeola titer) OR,

3. A written, dated statement signed by a physician on his/her stationery that specifies the date seen and stating that the person has had an illness characterized by a generalized rash lasting three (3) or more days, a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or greater, a cough, and conjunctivitis, and, in the physician's opinion, is diagnosed to have had the 10 day measles (rubeola).

Rubella: Students can be considered immune to rubella only if they have documentation as follows:

1. Medical documentation of immunization with live rubella virus vaccine on, or after, the first birthday (Immunization Form on reverse can be completed by physician or documentation attached) OR,

2. Copy of laboratory (serologic) evidence of rubella immunity (IgG rubella titer).

Helpful Forms

Checklist for USF Immunization Clearance (.pdf)

Immunization Health History Form (.pdf)

Instructions for USF Immunization Health History Form (.pdf)

Additional Information:

• If a student has no documentation of any doses of measles vaccine, vaccine should be given at the time of entry and the second dose no less than twenty-eight (28) days later. It is recommended that both doses of measles vaccine be given as a combined measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
• The documented date of immunization for both measles and rubella should indicate the day, month, and year. However, only month and year will suffice if the month and year indicate that the immunization was given at least 13 months after the month of birth.
• Temporary medical exemptions - must be submitted by the attending phbysician, must include reason for exemption and duration of exemption.
• Religious exemptions - contact USF Student Health Services, 974-4056, for an application.
  

PLEASE NOTE: ALL FEMALES SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THEY SHOULD NOT BE VACCINATED IF THERE IS ANY POSSIBILITY OF PREGNANCY.