Prematriculation Immunization Policy
It is the policy of Elizabethtown College to require the following immunizations for all students entering Elizabethtown College as 1st year students, as well as new transfer students:
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): 2 doses required. The 1st dose must be given after 12 months of age.
- Varicella (chickenpox): Either the date of disease is required or 2 doses of vaccine.
- Tetanus/diptheria: Updated tetanus booster within 10 years. Tdap vaccine is preferred.
- Hepatitis B: 3 doses of vaccine are required.
- Meningitis: One dose given after age sixteen.
- Polio: A complete series of three to four doses is required, with the last dose after four years old.
Note: Blood tests that show proof of immunity are also accepted as documentation.
While not required by Elizabethtown College, students are highly encouraged to get the influenza vaccine yearly for the flu season, and to stay current with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.