student immunization screening

Northeastern Illinois University seeks to promote a healthy student body and maintain a healthy campus overall. Therefore, the University has adopted a policy of student immunization and screening as best practice from a public health standpoint.

PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION AND SCREENING
No student shall attend Northeastern Illinois University (the “University”) without presenting proof that they have received such Immunizations/Screening against preventable communicable diseases as the Illinois Department of Public Health requires.

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (DTP, DTaP, DT, Td, Tdap) at least three doses, one of which is Tdap. Most recent booster must have been received within ten years of current enrollment.
• Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) two doses of live measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine on or after the first birthday. If vaccine was given prior to 1968, proof of live vaccine without gamma globulin must be provided. Proof of birth before 1/1/1957 can be used in lieu of proof of MMR immunity. Students who cannot provide proof of immunization may provide laboratory (serologic) evidence of measles, mumps, and rubella immunity.
• Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra® or Menveo®). This is encouraged for all students, and required for those students under the age of 22. Proof of second vaccination must be provided if first vaccination was given before age 16.

Upon arrival at the University, all international students must provide proof of a Tuberculosis screening test administered within the past year

MEDICAL EXEMPTION
No proof of Immunization and Screening shall be required if a physician or other health professional (see form for all accepted professionals), certifies that any Immunization or Screening required by the University is medically contraindicated.
RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION No proof of Immunization and Screening shall be required if the student presents a signed statement that the student objects to Immunization and Screening on religious grounds.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS All students must submit documentation to NEIU Student Health Services (SHS) to comply with the Immunization and Screening requirements, or to request an exemption. All documentation must be received within ten days of the start date of the semester immediately following the student’s first semester of enrollment. If a student has withdrawn from NEIU and has re-enrolled, documentation must be re-submitted within ten days of the start date of the semester immediately following the student’s first semester of re-enrollment.

PENALTIES
Penalties for non-compliance will be imposed by Student Affairs/Dean of Students in accordance with University Policy and the Student Code of Conduct. The Dean of Students will access Banner compliance records only; medical records will remain confidential in Student Health Services.