Re: Re: Vaccine - College

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Actually, required vaccines for those states are very limited. If you go to NVIC, here's the link for MS where it details how it's not a state law but from another ruling body called the Mississippi Institute of Higher Learning:

(http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/41,394,71,303.html) "Some colleges and junior colleges in the state have chosen to implement a measles-rubella immunity standard for college admission. Students should check with the college for required immunizations."

(http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/board/downloads/policiesandbylaws.pdf) pg. 94: only MMR is required, Hep B only for those in health programs.

For WV: (http://www.dhhr.wv.gov/oeps/immunization/requirements/Pages/default.aspx) if you click on the College & University link, it merely lists recommended vaccines, not legal requirements (maybe the law states somewhere that you have to have recommended ones but I don't see it and can't imagine that any state at this point requires the HPV vaccine).

It could get tricky no matter what state you live in if your child goes to a private college, though. But you can find that info ahead of time. It just takes a bit of detective work.

Winnie

Re: Vaccine - CollegeVaccinations > This is simply not true - unless he is attending college in West > Virginia (which only has medical exemptions) or Mississippi (the > same thing)> > All other states have religious, philosophical and/or medical > exemptions from vaccines.> > Simply claim your exemption and your child is allowed to attend > college (and any school) without being vaccinated. Even if the > school tries to bully him telling him he must be vaccinated, > stand your ground, knowing you are fully within the law and your > legal rights.> > > >

[Guest guest]

It's never too early to plan things. If nothing else, I think you'll discover it will likely not be a problem and that can put your mind at rest.

However, calling them will probably only result in someone sharing their opinions rather than the law. You can get info directly from the college websites. Look under "student life" or "health services" to read their health forms and policies.

But that generally won't give you info on exemptions or what the exact laws are in your state. That you can find at NVIC.org. The required vaccines are very few for college--and look for requirements, not recommendations. Huge difference. Private colleges, as with schools, might not have to follow the laws but they generally do.

You do NOT need to vaccinate your children as babies, toddlers or even for high school in order to meet college requirements. They can be gotten any time before enrollment (except there might be several months required between a couple of them). All you have to do for school or college is get a specific number of vaccines. This is all moot if you use an exemption anyway, and they can be had at most colleges.

Winnie Re: Vaccine - CollegeVaccinations > Our son is 2 & 1/2 so he has not applied yet for colleges but my > husband is concerned that he will not be able to get in college. > He got that idea from his own experience in attending colleges > as an adult. > > Unless he decides to become something rather technical like an > engineer (which is possible he is a very detailed oriented > individual) he will probably go to a private college in > California. Perhaps, I should call them. Feels silly though with > him not yet being 3 years old. > > > > > > > > > > > Get an exemption. Vaccines can do damage at any age> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Nita, homeschooling mompreneur to 8 kids and 2 online web > stores!> > > > > > > for Moms and kids, prenatal to tweens: > > > http://www.kneehigh2agrasshopper.com> > > > > > > > > > > > > A tiscuit, a tasket, here's a gift basket: > > > http://www.nitasbaskets.com> > > > > > > > > > > > > I can be reached at info@... or nitagarner@...> > > > > > > > I have to walk early in the morning,> > > > before my brain figures out what I'm doing...> > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> >> > >