It is the intent of the administration of Broome Community College to comply and enforce the provisions of Public Health Law Article 21, Title IV, Section 2165-Immunization.

All students registering for 6 or more credits and attending New York State colleges and universities are required to show proof of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella, prior to attending classes. Individuals born before January 1, 1957, are exempt from this requirement.

Proof of immunity to measles means two doses of measles vaccine on or after one's first birthday and at least 30 days apart, physician documented history of disease, or serological evidence of immunity. Proof of rubella immunity means one dose of rubella vaccine on or after the first birthday, or serologic evidence of immunity. Proof of mumps immunity means one dose of mumps vaccine on or after one's first birthday, a physician documented history of disease, or serologic evidence of immunity.

NOTE: If you have graduated from a high school in the United States after June 1980, your diploma or high school transcript is acceptable proof of having had one MMR measles vaccination. YOU MUST STILL PROVIDE PROOF OF THE SECOND MEASLES BOOSTER measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination within the past year of aplication to the college.

"Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination Response Form"
New York State Public Health La #2167 requires that all college and university students enrolled for at least six semester hours be informed of information regarding menigococcal meningitis disease, including the risks of NOT receiving the vaccine. Vaccination is optional. Student Must return response form prior to being enrolled for classes to the office of Student Health Services, Science Building, Room 102.

Visit our Student Health Services area for other information.