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New York State Public Health Requirements for Documentation of Immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

New York State public health law requires that college and university students taking 6 or more points provide documentation of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) before their first term of study.The Health Services office provides information on how to document immunity and comply with this law on its website.

New York State Public Health Requirement for Certification of Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination Decision

New York State public health law requires that college and university students receive information from their institutions about meningococcal meningitis and the vaccine that protects against most strains of the disease that occur on university campuses. Students must formally indicate their decision about being vaccinated.The Health Services office provides information on meningococcal meningitis and the vaccine and on how to certify the decision regarding vaccination on its website.

Students who fail to comply will be blocked from registering.

Additional Immunizations

Health Services at Columbia recommends that students receive all routine childhood vaccinations, an updated tetanus booster, vaccination for hepatitis B (three dose series) and varicella (chicken pox). The Health Service office provides information on how to receive these vaccinations at Health Services on its website.