2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 23 for their program. For detailed information, including waiver deadlines, access to the online waiver, NSU Student Health Insurance Plan features, costs, and more, students should visit the Office of the University Bursar w ebsite. Immunization Requirements Health Professions Division (HPD) students: See college or program specific policies. All residential (residing in campus housing) students must satisfy the following requirements, if they were born after January 1, 1958. The required documentation of vaccinations shall include the following: • Meningococcal meningitis • Hepatitis B: You must show proof of one of the following: − immunization with three doses of hepatitis B vaccine − blood test showing the presence of hepatitis B surface antibody, HPD requires substantiation of immunity • Measles (rubella): You must show proof of one of the following: − immunization with two doses of measles vaccine, the first given on or after the first birthday, the second given at least 30 days after the first, and BOTH in 1958 or later − blood test showing the presence of the measles antibody • Rubella: You must show proof of one of the following: − one dose of rubella vaccine on or after the first birthday, and in 1969 or later − blood test showing the presence of the rubella antibody • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) − two doses of the vaccine may be given instead of individual immunizations − one dose of the MMR vaccine on or after the first birthday, the second dose must be at least 30 days after the first, and both must be in 1968 or later • Influenza Vaccine − Exemptions or waivers may be obtained at the university’s discretion if the individual is 18 years of age or older, or the individual’s parent, if the individual is a minor, declines the vaccinations by signing a separate waiver provided by the institution for each of these vaccines, acknowledging receipt and review of the information provided. Exemptions will not necessarily be accepted by the student’s program center. Other students may be subject to the immunization requirements in order to participate in clinical or practicum studies. Students are advised to consult with their program to determine whether the refusal will affect their ability to continue their studies. Immunization requirements are based on Florida state health regulations. Valid exemptions from providing immunity include the following: • Medical exemptions—Must produce a signed letter from a doctor, on his or her stationery, stating the reason for exemption and whether it is a temporary or permanent exemption • Religious exemptions—On church stationery, signed by a minister, priest, rabbi, or head of church