Illinois Immunization Requirements

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. Undergraduates taking 6 hours or more and graduate students taking 5 hours or more at the WIU Macomb or WIU Quad Cities campus 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."

Students who are EXEMPT:

born before 1957
matriculated (first attended) before 1989
students with approved medical waivers
students with approved religious exemptions
students taking less than half of a full-time load each semester

U.S. students must show verified proof of immunity by:

Tetanus/Diphtheria (TD) shot within last 10 years.
Two measles shots (rubeola); the first one given on or after the first birthday and administered after January 1, 1968. Second shot must be given at least 30 days after the first.
One rubella and mumps shot on or after first birthday or laboratory evidence of immunity.

TD and MMR may be administered together -- if a second MMR is required, student can return in 30 days.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS must show proof of immunity by:

Three TDs; the first two given six weeks apart; the third administered six months after the second.
Two rubeola shots; the first one given on or after the first birthday and administered after January 1, 1968; the second one given at least 30 days after the first shot.
One rubella and mumps shot given after the first birthday or laboratory evidence of immunity.
TBST - Mantoux Method to be administered upon arrival at WIU, two-step method.
Negative chest x-ray within the last three months. Immunization Record Form

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS NEED BOTH second TD & MMR -- both should be administered 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:

Debbie Protsman
Immunization Compliance Officer
309/298-1888 x 232

or

Illinois Department of Public Health
Springfield, IL
217/782-1238