Maureen Hamilton Wellness Center Vaccination Laws
For additional information on the vaccines list in this section, call the University’s Health Services at 203-371-7838. You can also visit our Wellness Center website for an up-to-date listing as changes occur here.
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination Law
Connecticut law requires students born after December 31, 1956, to provide proof of two doses of measles vaccine administered at least one month apart.
Two doses of each Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines (or the combined MMR vaccine) administered at least 28 days apart with the first dose on or after your first birthday or evidence of immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella via blood titers – lab reports are required.
Meningococcal Vaccine Law
Beginning with the 2002–2003 academic year, the State of Connecticut requires that all students who reside in on-campus halls must be vaccinated against meningitis. Proof of this vaccination must be presented to the appropriate University officials before a student can obtain entry to their residence hall. This guideline for Connecticut colleges and universities is provided in Public Act 01-93. For additional information, call the University’s Health Services at 203-371-7838. One dose of this vaccine is needed within the past five years.
Varicella Vaccine Law
The State of Connecticut General Status Sec. 10a-155 and Sacred Heart University requires for all students born on or after January 1, 1980, proof of two doses of the varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or documentation of date of varicella disease signed by your healthcare provider or evidence of immunity to varicella via blood titers (lab report is required).