Mandatory Vaccinations
Effective January 1, 2012, the Texas Legislature passed new regulations (with limited exceptions) that affect all students planning to take classes at any Texas campus. Please read the following very carefully:
Meningitis Vaccination (state requirement):
• All new or transfer CMC students wishing to take classes on CMC campus must have received the Meningitis vaccine within the last 5 years. If the student is over the age of 21 then this vaccination will not be required.
• CMC students who do not attend during a fall or spring semester but wish to return to classes must also receive the Meningitis vaccine.
• Students wishing to take on campus classes must receive the Meningitis vaccine.
• You are strongly encouraged to receive the vaccine as soon as possible at your local clinic or doctor’s office. You must obtain the vaccine at least ten (10) days prior to beginning classes and/or moving into CMC housing.
Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test (CMC requirement):
• All new or transfer CMC students wishing to take classes on CMC campus must receive a TB skin test within one year of beginning classes. If the student is over the age of 21 then this vaccination will not be required.
• CMC students who do not attend during a fall or spring semester but wish to return to classes must also receive a TB skin test within the last year.
• Any student, regardless of program wishing to take on campus classes must receive the TB skin test.
• You are strongly encouraged to take the test as soon as possible at your local clinic or doctor’s office. You must obtain the test at least ten (10) days prior to beginning classes and/or moving into CMC housing.
Other vaccinations:
In addition to the Meningitis and TB skin test, all students are required to submit proof of the following:
• MMR (measles, mumps and rubella)
• Polio (if under age 19)
• The influenza vaccine is also strongly recommended for all students.
Students should submit official documents from a doctor’s office or medical clinic indicating they have received the vaccine and have had the TB test administered and read. Documents should be submitted as soon as possible and before arrival on campus. Students are not allowed to move into CMC housing or begin classes until these requirements are met.
By state law, students are able to receive an exemption from vaccinations. Exemptions may be granted by submitting: Signed certificate from a physician indicating that in the physician’s opinion, the vaccination required would be injurious to the health and well-being of the student, or Affidavit signed by the student and notarized stating that the student declines the vaccination for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief. A conscientious exemption form from the Texas Department of State Health Services must be used. http://webds.dshs.state.tx.us/immco/affidavit.shtm