Immunization Requirements

Based on the ACHA guidelines for institutional pre-matriculation immunizations, all students residing in campus housing, and international students attending Barry University on an F-1 or J-1 visa, are required to provide the Student Health Center (SHC) current medical documentation with proof of an adult Tetanus (Td or Tdap, preferred) vaccination within the past 10 years and (2) measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccines (first dose at the age of 12 to 15 months or later, second dose at age 4 to 6 years or later) or, laboratory proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella. In addition, beginning in Fall 2008 all new entering resident and international students are required to provide proof of the Meningitis vaccination within the past 5 years. All students are strongly encouraged to provide a statement of good health and proof of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Varicella, annual Influenza vaccinations and PPD screenings prior to attending Barry University.

Immunization records received by the SHC are entered into the university computer system for lifelong retrieval. Hard copies of vaccinations administered by the staff of the SHC are maintained for seven years in the SHC.

The SHC assists all academic programs by providing those immunizations that are required for academic matriculation and clinical rotations.