Immunizations

Chapter 76, Section 15C of the General Laws of Massachusetts requires all full-time students (those taking 12 credit hours or more) and all students on a VISA provide proof of immunization for: measles, mumps, and rubella; tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis (Tdap); hepatitis B; and Varicella.

Requirements include:

1. At least one dose of mumps and rubella vaccine(s) given at or after first birthday.
2. Two doses of live measles vaccine, given at least one month apart beginning at or after first birthday.
3. A booster of Td within the last five years or one dose Tdap if more than five years.
4. Three doses of hepatitis B vaccine.
5. Two doses Varicella, at least one week apart, after first birthday; or proof of chicken pox.