SHCS – Cougar Health Beat

Students have one semester to comply or they will not be permitted to register for a second semester. Registration holds are placed if proof of immunization has not been submitted to SHCS prior to priority registration date. Any one of the following options will be accepted to fulfill this requirement:

STEP 1: Get Written Proof of Immunity
You must be able to provide medical documentation signed by a physician or nurse that you either
had the diseases or the immunization for Measles and Rubella. You must have had the immunization
1) after January 1, 1968, or
2) after your first birthday.Documentation can include a physician’s verification of  immunizations records or a copy of a
laboratory blood test proving you are immune to measles and rubella laboratory report showing immunity to Measles and Rubella.

In order to avoid an Immunization Hold or to clear an existing one, click here to download our Immunization Requirement Form including more detailed information.

STEP 2: Provide Proof of Immunity to Student Health & Counseling Services
You may either submit proof that you have been immunized against measles and rubella with TWO (2) doses of MMR to Student Health & Counseling Services in the following ways:

If you mail your proof, be sure to include your: Name and Student ID, your date of birth, a return address and a telephone number.

STEP 3: If you don’t have proof of immunity to MMR…
Make an appointment to receive the measles/rubella or MMR vaccination. Please check our Vaccine Clinic for dates and times. Or you can make an appointment for an MMR titer
blood test to check the immunity levels for measles and rubella.

Anyone under the age of 18 will need to bring in our signed parental minor consent form before immunization can be given at SHCS.

If you have further questions regarding immunization requirement verification please see Immunization Requirement FAQ’s

(Please be aware that you may also need to submit proof of Hepatitis B immunization too if
you are a first time enrolled student who are 18 years or younger)

Students have one semester to comply or they will not be permitted to register for a second semester. Registration holds are placed if proof of immunization has not been submitted to SHCS prior to priority registration date. Any one of the following options will be accepted to fulfill this requirement:

STEP 1: Get Written Proof of Immunity
You must submit proof of full immunization to Hepatitis B. Full immunization consists of three (3) injections for Hepatitis B that are given over a 4-6 month period.  If you need to start or finish the Hepatitis B series, please call us to schedule an appointment.  

n order to avoid an Immunization Hold or to clear an existing one, click here to download our Immunization Requirement Form including more detailed information.

STEP 2: Provide Proof of Immunity to Student Health & Counseling Services
You may either bring your proof of immunity to Student Health & Counseling Services the following ways:

 If you mail your proof, be sure to include your: Name and social security number, your date of birth,
a return address and a telephone number.

STEP 3: If you don’t have proof of immunity to Hepatitis B…
Make an appointment to receive your Hepatitis B vaccination. There is a small fee for the Hepatitis B vaccine. Please check our vaccine clinic for dates and times. Or you can make an appointment for a blood test to check the immunity levels for Hepatitis B if you cannot find your immunization record.

Anyone under the age of 18 will need to bring in our signed parental minor consent form before immunization can be given at SHCS.

If you have further questions regarding immunization requirement verification please see Immunization Requirement FAQ’s