Each participating student must meet the following health requirements and have documentation in their student health record: - A Physical Examination
- MMR (measles, mumps and rubella): Documentation of 2 vaccinations for measles, mumps and one for rubella is required . Or OR a positive history of the disease is sufficient if born prior to 1957 . Or OR documentation of positive titers.
- Varicella (chickenpox): Documentation of 2 vaccinations is required . Or OR physician certified medical documentation of a positive history of the disease . Or OR documentation of positive titers.
- A Two-Step TST (Tuberculosis Skin Test or Mantoux): Students must have a negative 2 step TST test or a negative blood assay M. tuberculosis (BAMT) in their medical history with annual negative TST or BAMT. Students with a positive TST test must have a negative chest x-ray test within the 12 months prior to the Program visit and negative annual symptom survey.
- Hepatitis B Vaccination Series: A 3-shot Hepatitis B vaccination series is required for students who may have contact with blood or bodily fluids . Or OR the student must document their decision to decline to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B . OR may be in the process of the series.
- Pertussis (t-dap) Vaccination: One-time vaccination after age of 19.
- Tetanus immunization within 10 years.
- Annual Flu Shots (influenza) are required.
Students without such documentation or those with a positive mantoux test must receive specific medical clearance from Facility or a healthcare provider prior to their participation in the Program or may be denied participation at Facility discretion. Additional testing documentation may be required.
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