In 1989, the state of Illinois passed a law requiring college and university students to provide proof of immunity to Tetanus, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and Rubeola.
The following students must comply with the Illinois Immunization Law:
All required immunization information must be submitted and in compliance within the first 10 days of the semester on campus. Failure to do so will result in registration encumbrance and a processing fee.
There is a fee for receiving additional immunizations at Beu Health Center by appointment. For details, please call 309/298-1888.
Acceptable Documentaion of ImmunizationsAn immunization form is available for use of documenting immunizations. This form is NOT required if an official record can be provided with a verifying signature.
Illinois high schools are a good source for obtaining an up-to-date record. A copy of the high school record is acceptable.
Copies of a baby books are acceptable providing there is an official signature verifying dates and the name of the person receiving the shots.
Your family doctors office may be able to provide the record of immunization. A signature by a health care provider or their nurse is acceptable.
Previous Colleges and Universities students have attended may have required immunization information, a copy from a previous College or University is acceptable.
You may be exempt from the Illinois Immunization Law if you meet one or more of the following:
TD and MMR may be administered together -- if a second MMR is required, student can return in 30 days.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS NEEDING BOTH second TD & MMR -- both should be administered four - six weeks after the initial series. If you are not able to present us with proper documentation, we are required by law to re-administer the immunizations.
Questions may be addressed to:
The Immunization Compliance Officer
309/298-1888 x 232