Health Forms

Students are required to have a health form on file

Students are required to have a Lander University Health Form on file with the Student Health Center.   Click here to download Lander University’s “Health and Immunization Form”.

  Are You Immunized?

The following immunizations/tests are required of Lander University students PRIOR to registration. Each immunization must be dated and signed or stamped by a health care professional/office. Parental signature is not acceptable.

Required Immunizations:

·         Red Measles Vaccine (Rubeola) -  Students born after 1956 must have documentation of two   measles vaccinations (one given after first birthday)

·         German Measles Vaccine (Rubella) -  Live vaccine or titer.

·         Intradermal TB Skin (PPD) Test  -  Within twelve month prior to Lander University enrollment. Tine Test (prong test) is not acceptable. BCG vaccination is not a contraindication to tuberculin skin testing, therefore anyone given a history of BCG vaccination is required to have a tuberculin test (Mantoux method).

Optional Immunizations :

·         Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine - The Centers for Disease Control and Lander University Student Health Services strongly recommend that any freshman student living in a residence hall be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis.

·         Tetanus Diptheria -  Booster in past 10 years.

·         Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccinations - Not required prior to enrollment at this time, although students entering health professions and occupations with exposure to young children should have a history of varicella (chickenpox) disease or vaccination.

·         Hepatitis B Vaccine - The American College Health Association and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control strongly recommend Hepatitis B Vaccine for all students prior to college entry, especially those planning to enter health professions.

·         Meningococcal Vaccine - The CDC recommends that incoming freshman who will live in dormitories should have the meningococcal vaccine.

 

Where Can You Receive Immunizations?

·         Your private physician

·         Local medical centers

·         Local health departments can provide the second MMR and the DT booster free of charge or for a nominal fee to all entering college freshmen.

For more information about Lander University’s immunization policy, call Student Health Services at (864) 388-8885.

 You may also obtain a Health Form or Immunization Record from the Student Health Center or the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.