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Level 2 Immunization Requirements

Immunizations - Level 2 : For students entering Summer Semester 2016 or later

Non-Clinical International Immunization Form 

Immunization Requirements

  • I. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

    All students born in the U.S. after 1/1/1957 must show evidence of immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella as below:

    Measles
    1. Documentation of vaccination with 2 doses of live measles virus-containing vaccine, or
    2. Laboratory evidence of immunity, or
    3. Laboratory confirmation of disease, or
    4. Born before 1957
    Rubella
    1. Documentation of vaccination with 1 dose of live rubella virus-containing vaccine, or
    2. Laboratory evidence of immunity, or
    3. Laboratory confirmation of disease, or
    4. Born before 1957
    Mumps
    1. Documentation of vaccination with 2 doses of live mumps virus-containing vaccine, or
    2. Laboratory evidence of immunity, or
    3. Laboratory confirmation of disease, or
    4. Born before 1957

    Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevention of Measles, Rubella, Congenital Rubella Syndrome and Mumps, 2013: Summary Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), June 14, 2013 / 62(RR04); 1-34. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr6204a1.htm

  • II. Tdap – (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis)

    1. All students 11-64 must have had one dose of adult Tdap. If the Tdap is more than 10 years old, a Td booster is required.
      • In the absence of proof of immunization, Tdap can be administered regardless of interval since the last tetanus-diptheria toxoid-containing vaccine.
    2. Adults should receive decennial Td boosters, beginning 10 years after receiving the Tdap.

  • III. Varicella (Chickenpox/Shingles)

    All students must satisfy this requirement, either by a positive Varicella antibody titer or two doses of the Varicella vaccine.

    1. A Varicella IgG antibody blood titer.
      • If VZVIgG is positive, no additional vaccines are required.
      • If VzVIgG is negative, 2 additional vaccines are required.
    2. Two doses of the Varicella vaccine, given after the first birthday and at least 28 days apart.

  • IV. Meningococcal

    1. All students 21 and younger must provide proof of an immunization against meningitis ACWY (Menactra, Menveo, or Mennomune) given any time after the 16th birthday, even if a vaccine dose was given at a younger age.
    2. All students 22 and older are exempt from this requirement.

  • V. Tuberculosis Screening

    All students must meet UAB’s Tuberculosis Risk Screening requirement by completing the Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire (available on the Patient Portal in the "Medical Clearance" section).

    • If the answer to all of the TB screening questions is NO, then the student DOES NOT need further TB testing.
    • If the answer to any of the TB screening questions is YES, TB Testing is required.

    *ALL TB TESTING (skin, blood, Chest X-Ray) MUST BE PERFORMED IN THE U.S.

    Either

    Tuberculin Skin Test (PPD) within 3 months of matriculation (the start of your enrollment at UAB):

    • Tb skin tests must be read and reported in millimeters induration, including 0mm. Tests reported as "negative" without a corresponding measurement will not be accepted. The report must also include the date of placement and the date read.
    • If positive Tb skin test, IGRA within 3 months of matriculation required.

    Or

    1. IGRA (T-spot or Quantiferon TB Gold QFT-G) blood test within 3 months of matriculation (the start of your enrollment at UAB):
      • If positive IGRA result, Chest X-Ray and UAB High Risk TB Questionnaire required within 3 months of matriculation. UAB High Risk TB Questionnaire to be completed annually.

      2. Or

    2. History of positive blood test (IGRA: T-Spot or QFT-G):
      • Treatment completed?
        1. Yes – Those with proof of completed appropriate therapy will need to submit documentation of treatment and complete the UAB High Risk and Annual TB Questionnaire annually, and if negative questionnaire, no further action required.
        2. No – Chest X-Ray within 3 months of matriculation and UAB High Risk and Annual TB Questionnaire completed annually is required.

    *** If a past or current chest x-ray positive for tuberculosis, proof of completion or initiation of appropriate therapy is required, and the student will not be allowed on campus until cleared by the Jefferson County Department of Health and UAB Student Health Services.

    ****Annual Tb screening questionnaire is required for those with a history of positive blood test or Chest X-Ray.

  • If individuals do not have proof or have not been immunized, they must be immunized against these diseases prior to attending, enrolling, or participation in UAB academic, research, observing, or clinical program activities.
  • Enrolling students must show proof of these immunizations with either an official certificate of immunization, a photocopy of an immunization certificate, or written documentation from their provider. Students can also have their provider complete the Non-Clinical Immunization Form and then the student can upload it to the patient portal or fax it to 205-975-6193. This form can be completed and submitted in lieu of other immunization records.

General

The UAB Student Health Services will provide such immunizations and titer testing on a fee-for-service basis for any student who needs to meet the UAB immunization or titer requirements. Students may choose to fulfil these requirements at your local health department or a private physician.

Exceptions

Exceptions to this policy may be made in limited circumstances for students who can document medical and/or other contraindications to the vaccine. Requests for exceptions must be submitted to UAB Student Health Services for consideration and approval.

Students enrolled in online classes only, with no on-campus classes, are exempted from these requirements.

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