Immunization Requirements

Alma College Immunization Requirements

 

Alma College requires the following immunizations:        

·         Up-to-date on all primary childhood immunizations of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis with the last dose being within the last 10 years

·         2 Doses of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) or documentation of titer

 

If you are unable to locate your immunization record, you can complete the immunization process in one of two ways:

·         1) You may be revaccinated with two MMR’s (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) given at least 1 month apart, and one dose of Td (Tetanus-Diphtheria) or Tdap (Tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis)

·         2) You may get a blood test to show your immunity to MMR. You also will need a Td or Tdap with the last 10 years

Please note:  The CDC (Center for Disease Control) and ACHA (American College Health Association) highly recommend additional vaccines for college students including:

·         Varicella vaccine (chicken pox) if you have not had the chicken pox

·         Meningitis vaccine

·          Hepatitis A and B vaccines

 

 Additional information on vaccines and immunizations can be found on the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines.

 

 

 

 

        

        

        

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

 

 

 

        

 

 

 

        

 

 

 

        

 

 

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alma College boasts a 13-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, a liberal arts approach to undergraduate education, 33 academic majors, self-designed programs of emphasis, pre-professional programs in law and medicine, and an intensive Spring Term that provides opportunities for innovative courses, travel classes, research and internships.

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Shaina Buhl

Shaina Buhl
Graduation: 2011
Major: Art and Design
Minor: New Media Studies

When Shaina Buhl ’11 is being creative, she says she feels most like herself. It’s no wonder then that she chose to major in art and design and minor in new media studies.

“I chose to major specifically in graphic design because I enjoy creating art with communication in mind,” she says. “It makes me feel like I’m reaching out to convey a message that will help someone, somewhere, and that makes me feel good about my work.”

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