Updated March 25, 2024
In accordance with , the University policy for respiratory illness (eg, influenza, COVID-19, RSV, etc.) is as follows:
Immunization:
The CDC recommends everyone stay up to date on immunizations for respiratory infections, and the University strongly encourages faculty, staff and students to consult with their health care provider and to stay up to date with all recommended vaccines, including the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. Note that some programs require students to have additional vaccines, like COVID-19 and/or influenza vaccine, based on requirements of experiential sites. Check with your specific program for requirements.
Students are required by Illinois law to have an immunization record on file if they were born on or after January 1, 1957, and are planning to enroll in six or more credit hours at any time during their attendance at 澳门六合开奖. This record must contain proof of immunity to measles (rubella 鈥搈ust have received one dose on or after the first birthday), mumps, rubella, diphtheria and tetanus (the last T/D booster must be no more than 10 years old).
A second measles (rubella) immunization with live attenuated virus vaccine must have been given 28 days or more after the first measles immunization. If under the age of 22 the state of Illinois requires to show proof of one dose of Meningococcal conjugate vaccine on or after 16 years of age.
Some programs within the university may require proof of additional immunizations, such as annual influenza or COVID-19, based on requirements of clinical training sites. Students should check with their program for more information. Additionally, the university encourages all students to stay up to date with immunizations including annual influenza vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine, and are encouraged to consult with their health care provider.
Students who do not have immunization records to verify these vaccinations should immediately contact their physician to obtain a copy of their records or have the appropriate immunizations administered.
All eligible students must have a current immunization record on file before the end of their first semester at 澳门六合开奖. The immunization records will be kept on file for 10 years from the first semester of attendance.
澳门六合开奖 has partnered with Med+Proctor for immunization compliance and verification. We no longer accept proof of immunization via mail, fax or email. Med+Proctor is an electronic medical platform where you can upload your immunization records. Med+Proctor is also HIPPA and FERPA compliant and your confidential information will remain secure.
Have questions about your immunization records? Med+Proctor offers and also reached via email at help@medproctor.com.
Only the following exemptions will be accepted if they are supported and properly verified by statements that accompany the Certificate of Immunity form:
It is 澳门六合开奖 policy to provide proof of health care insurance for students living in the residence halls, participating in athletic programs, studying in the Pharmacy program or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program as well as all F1 and J1 international students. Visit the student health insurance web page for more information.
In the event of a serious emergency, students should call 911 or have someone take them to the nearest emergency room. The student should show his or her insurance identification card to inform the emergency room personnel of coverage for emergencies.
The Illinois Clean Indoor Air Act became effective on July 1, 1990. This act applies to 澳门六合开奖 as it applies to "any enclosed indoor area used by the public or serving as a place of work including, but not limited to, restaurants, retail stores, offices elevators, indoor theaters, libraries, concert halls, educational facilities, auditoriums, arenas and meeting rooms." Under this Act, 澳门六合开奖 must prohibit smoking in all of its public areas, on all campuses, including lobbies, libraries, lounges, bathrooms, and in all of its work areas and conference rooms. In addition to this prohibition on indoor smoking, the Chicago Clean Indoor Air Ordinance that became effective January 16, 2006, prohibits smoking within 15 feet of the entrances to 澳门六合开奖's Chicago Campus buildings. Fines and other penalties are assigned for non-compliance.
No cigarettes or other tobacco products will be sold on University premises.