Immunizations
Two doses of measles-containing vaccine(usually administered
as MMR vaccine) are required for all first-time enterers to
all Mississippi colleges and universities and must be obtained
before the new student will be permitted to receive a class
schedule and attend classes.
A ’Certificate
of Immunization Compliance’ (PDF) must be completed
by your health care provider and sent back (in a timely manner)
to the admissions/registration office. Doing this in advance
will simplify the registration process for both students and
college officials.
Re-Immunization is necessary when:
1. Measles vaccine was administered
before 12 months of age and/or before January 1, 1968.
2. Rubella vaccine was administered
before 12 months of age and/or before 1969
Rubella and Measles are not required for females who may be
pregnant. If pregnancy is suspected, a valid certificate of
Medical Exemption from Immunization Requirements for adults
is required until pregnancy is resolved.
Measles vaccine is not required for persons born before 01-01-1957.
In addition to the required immunizations
listed above, the following shots are recommended, but not
required:
• Hepatitis B (a series of three shots)
• Meningococcal vaccine (Menomune), especially
for freshmen living on campus.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) – A booster of Td within
the last 10 years
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