UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH POLICY  \  06-01-02



CATEGORY:                  HEALTH AND SAFETY
SECTION:                   Health
SUBJECT:                   Student Immunization
EFFECTIVE DATE:            August 2, 1991
PAGE(S):                   2


I.      SCOPE

        This policy requires the immunization of all incoming freshmen
        against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, as a condition of
        attendance at the University of Pittsburgh, effective with
        the Fall Term 1991 (92-1).

II.     POLICY

        All incoming full-time freshmen must submit proof of
        immunization against the following diseases as specified
        below:

        -    Measles (Rubeola)

        All entering students born after 1956 must have two doses of
        live measles vaccine:  the first dose administered at 12
        months of age or older; the second dose administered at least
        one month after the initial dose.  A history of measles
        immunity proved by serological evidence showing adequate
        antibody to measles satisfies this requirement.

        -    German Measles (Rubella)

        One dose of live attenuated rubella vaccine administered at 12
        months of age or older.  A history of rubella immunity proved
        by serological evidence showing adequate antibody to rubella
        satisfies this requirement.

        -    Mumps

        One dose of live attenuated mumps vaccine administered at 12
        months of age or older, or a physician diagnosis of mumps
        disease indicated by a written record signed by the physician
        or his designee.

        A current inoculation of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
        vaccine satisfies the University immunization requirement.

        Proof of Immunization

        All incoming freshmen must provide to the University Student
        Health Service documentation of immunization which includes
        the month, day, and year that the immunizations were
        administered.  Completed immunization forms must be kept on
        file in the Student Health Service.

        Exemptions from Immunization

        A student may be granted a medical exemption from immunization
        based on a written statement from a physician, or his
        designee, that the immunization may be detrimental to the
        health of the student.

        A religious exemption from immunization may be granted based
        on a student's written objection to the immunization on
        religious grounds or on the basis of a strong moral or
        ethical conviction similar to a religious belief.

        However, if an outbreak of Measles, Mumps or Rubella occurs,
        the State Health Department may exclude students from classes
        who do not provide proof of immunity to these diseases.

        Failure to Comply

        Incoming full-time freshmen who, after receipt of notification
        by the University that their immunization records are
        incomplete, fail to provide proof of immunization or written
        request for exemption as described above, will be prohibited
        from registering for any classes beyond the term following
        initial enrollment.