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Health History & Immunization Record

In the event of an emergency it is imperative that Culver-Stockton College has an accurate record of a student’s personal health history and immunization record.  Residential students who do not have an updates Student Health History and Immunization Record on file at the time they are to check into their residence hall or Greek house at the beginning of each semester will not be given their key and will not be allowed to move into their respective hall or Greek house.

Any student who does not have an updated Student Health History and Immunization Record on file by mid-term of the respective semester will be disenrolled from the college.

All new students must provide evidence of immunity to measles, German measles, mumps and tetanus/diphtheria. To meet the requirement, each student must have two doses of the MMR vaccine and a tetanus/diphtheria booster within the past 10 years. Any exemptions from the requirement for medical or religious reasons must be sought in writing and require the approval of the dean of student life.  Questions related to this immunization policy should be directed to the Counseling and Wellness Services Office (Johnson 116).

The college recommends that all new students consider vaccination for hepatitis B and meningococcal meningitis, and also recommends that students consider a TB skin test.  Students and their families should consult with their family physician about these matters.
Any student who does not have an updated immunization record on file with Culver-Stockton College by August 1st of each year will receive written notification of the following:

1. Residential students who do not have an updated immunization record on file at the time they are to check into their residence hall or Greek house at the beginning of each semester will not be given their key and will not be allowed to move into their respective residence hall or Greek house.
   
   
2. Any student, residential or commuter, who does not have an updated immunization record on file by mid-term of the respective semester will be disenrolled from the college.

A special note about meningitis: meningitis is a relatively rare disease, and we are unaware of any cases on our campus. However, the disease’s occurrence among young adults has increased in recent years, and cases have been reported on other college campuses. Each family should consult their physician about the disease. The family physician knows the student’s personal history and can give appropriate advice regarding the meningitis vaccination. The vaccine may not be for everyone. If the family physician recommends the vaccine, he or she can provide it, as can the local health providers in Canton. Families will need to determine if the cost of this vaccine is covered by their personal medical insurance.

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