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         General Admissions Policy  General Admissions Policy
         How to Enroll  How to Enroll
         Verification of Enrollment  Verification of Enrollment
         Immunization Requirements  Immunization Requirements
         Immunization Schedule  Immunization Schedule
         Bacterial Meningitis  Bacterial Meningitis
         Student Identification  Student Identification
         Admission Requirements  Admission Requirements
         First Time Students  First Time Students
         Concurrent Enrollment for HS  Concurrent Enrollment for HS
         Dual Credit for High Schoolers  Dual Credit for High Schoolers
         Transfer Students  Transfer Students
         Acceptance of Credit in Transfer  Acceptance of Credit in Transfer
         Transient Students  Transient Students
         Academic Forgiveness  Academic Forgiveness
         Former Students  Former Students
         Undocumented Students Residency  Undocumented Students Residency
         International Students  International Students
         Evaluation of Foreign Credentials  Evaluation of Foreign Credentials
         Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Program  Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Program
         TSI Requirements  TSI Requirements
         TSI Assessment Instruments  TSI Assessment Instruments
         Exemptions/Waivers  Exemptions/Waivers
         Minimum Passing TSI Standards  Minimum Passing TSI Standards
         Advisement and Plan for Academic Success  Advisement and Plan for Academic Success
         Students with Disabilities  Students with Disabilities
         Determination of Readiness  Determination of Readiness
         TSI Retest Options  TSI Retest Options
         TSI Course Prerequisites  TSI Course Prerequisites
         Transferring Assessment Scores  Transferring Assessment Scores
         TSI Assistance  TSI Assistance
         Online Student Application  Online Student Application
         Online Registration and Payment  Online Registration and Payment
         Telephone Grade Reports  Telephone Grade Reports
DCCCD Core Curriculum  DCCCD Core Curriculum
DCCCD Core Curriculum  DCCCD Core Options for AAS Awards
Transfer Services  Transfer Services
Texas Department of Health Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule (Archived)


Vaccine/Toxoid /Biological

Primary Schedule & Boosters


Indications
 Major Precautions & Contraindications Other Than Primary Allergies

Special Considerations
Tetanus-Diphtheria Toxoid 2 doses (IM) 4 weeks apart with 3rd dose (booster) 6-12 months then a booster every 10 years. All adults   Consider Human Tetanus Immune Globulin (TIG) for dirty wounds in patients with incomplete immunizations.
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine 1 dose (SC); booster for measles are necessary for certain adults. Measles/Mumps for adults born after 1/1/57 who lack a vaccine history for measles and mumps since their 1st birthday OR serological proof of immunity OR a physician validated statement of Measles/Mumps illness. 2 doses of measles vaccine are recommended for persons at high risk of exposure (e.g. medical personnel). Rubella for any adult who lacks documentation for rubella vaccine since the 1st birthday OR serological proof of immunity. Pregnancy; immuno-compromised hypersensitivity to neomycin and/or eggs Persons vaccinated with killed measles vaccine (1963-1967) should be revaccinated with live measles vaccine; MMR is the vaccine of choice if the person is likely to be susceptible to more than 1 agent
Hepatitis B Vaccine 2 doses (IM) 4 weeks apart; 3rd dose 5 months after 2nd. Adults at increased risk of occupational, Environmental, social, or family exposure    
Influenza Vaccine (Split or Whole Vaccine) 1 dose annually (IM) Adults with high-risk conditions; adults > or = 65 years old; health care workers Hypersensitivity to eggs; may be given during pregnancy to high-risk patients  
Pneumo-Coccal Polysaccharide Vaccine (23 Valent) 1 dose (IM or SC); boosters after 6 years indicated for certain Underlying health conditions; adults 65 years old and older; adults with anatomic or functional asplemia Pregnancy Immune response is better if vaccinated prior to splenectomy

ALERT!!

MEASLES (aka. rubella, Red Measles, Hard Measles, 10-day Measles)

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Antibiotics are NOT available to treat persons infected with this organism. Recent outbreaks of this illness have included many hospitalizations and several deaths among college-aged persons, for these reasons it is strongly recommended that students of Institutions of Higher Education have two doses of the vaccine prior to beginning classes. Most young adults have had only one dose. The measles vaccine is most often given in combination with the vaccines for mumps and rubella which are also caused by viruses.

TETANUS (aka. Lockjaw)

The illness caused by tetanus results from the poison produced by a bacteria. Again this is a very difficult illness to treat once it occurs and prevention is the most appropriate choice. The vaccine is effective for about 10 years and needs to be boosted at that interval. It is now common for older adults to develop Tetanus in the United States as many adults do not receive the recommended 10 year boosters. The Tetanus vaccine should be given in combination with the diphtheria vaccine.

POLIOMYELITIS

In the United States, polio immunization is not routinely recommended for persons 18 years of age or older. However, if travel to other parts of the world is planned, a physician should be contacted for specific recommendations.

SECTION 2.09 AND 2.09A TEX. EDU. CODE

The campus health centers have information regarding local providers of immunization services. Check with the health center for specific local information.
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