Immunization Records: Ohio University's Maintenance And Student Privacy

Ohio University requires all residential students to disclose their meningitis and hepatitis B vaccination status before residing on campus. Students submit this information through a Vaccination Information form, which is administered by the Housing and Residence Life department. The university also requires all students to be covered by a major medical health insurance policy. Students can purchase a health insurance policy through Ohio University. However, it is unclear whether the university maintains student immunization records.

Submission deadlines

Ohio University requires all residential students to disclose their current meningitis and hepatitis B vaccination status before residing on campus. Students must submit this information through a Vaccination Information form, administered by the Housing and Residence Life department. The form should be completed by July 1, but no later than before arriving on campus for check-in. Students will not be permitted to check in until the form is complete.

The Vaccination Information form is used to disclose vaccination status and acknowledge that the student has read and understood the risks associated with meningitis and hepatitis B, as outlined on the Ohio Department of Health's website.

In addition to the Vaccination Information form, students must also submit valid documentation, which can include:

• A printed immunization history from a medical provider, high school, local health department, previous university, or the US military
• Blood test (titer) lab reports, if applicable, which must include results with interpretation

All documentation must be in English and can be submitted through the My BuckMD portal.

For international students, in addition to the vaccination requirements, a Tuberculosis Test is also mandatory. This applies to students with an F-1 or J-1 student visa, who are new to Ohio State University, or who are transferring from a regional campus to the Columbus campus and are new to University Housing.

For students at Oregon State University, the submission deadlines differ for domestic and international students. Domestic students have until the middle of their first term to receive and submit documentation of their required vaccines. International students, on the other hand, must complete all vaccinations before admittance to OSU; otherwise, registration holds will be placed on their accounts.

Vaccination requirements

Ohio University requires all residential students to disclose their current meningitis and hepatitis B vaccination status before residing on campus. This is in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 1713.55, which states that, from the academic year commencing after July 1, 2005, a student must disclose their vaccination status for meningococcal disease and hepatitis B by submitting a vaccination status statement.

The Vaccination Information Form must be completed by July 1, but no later than before arriving on campus for check-in. Students will not be permitted to check in until the form is complete. Students can update their vaccination information for the upcoming academic year at any time on their Housing Self-Service page.

The Ohio State University vaccination requirement must be completed before the start of the student's first semester. Failure to do so may result in a hold being placed on the student account, prohibiting the scheduling of classes and access to transcripts.

All new students (half-time or greater) are required to be vaccinated for hepatitis B, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), meningitis, polio, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap), and varicella. Students who are new to residence halls are also required to have the meningococcal conjugate (ACWY) vaccination.

The university selects the required vaccines based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which are also followed by the State of Ohio for grades K-12.

Ohio University will require Tuberculosis Testing in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Students from countries identified as high-TB risk or who have answered "yes" to any questions on the TB questionnaire must complete TB testing upon arrival.

Submission process

Ohio University requires all residential students to disclose their current meningitis and hepatitis B vaccination status before residing on campus. Students must submit this information through a Vaccination Information form, administered by the Housing and Residence Life department.

The form should be completed by July 1, but no later than before arriving on campus for check-in. Students will not be permitted to check in until the form is complete. Students can revisit this contract at any time on their Housing Self-Service page to update their vaccination information for the upcoming academic year.

The Ohio State University vaccination requirement must be completed before the start of the student's first semester. Failure to do so may result in a hold placed on the student account, prohibiting the scheduling of classes and access to transcripts.

To complete the vaccination requirement, students must submit valid documentation, in English, including:

• A completed Ohio State Vaccination Requirement form
• A printed immunization history from a medical provider, high school, local health department, previous university, or US military
• Blood test (titer) lab reports, if applicable, with results and interpretation

Students can log in to My BuckMD with their university name and password, click on the 'My Forms' tab, locate the Vaccination Requirement form, enter vaccine dates and/or blood test dates, and submit.

For the document upload, students should log in to My BuckMD, click on the 'Document Upload' tab, select 'Vaccination Requirement - New OSU Students' for the document type, and click 'browse' to locate and 'save' to submit the document.

If technical difficulties are encountered, students can email a PDF document to vaccination@osu.edu.

Submissions will be processed within thirty business days of receipt. Students will be considered non-compliant if:

• Vaccination dates are not entered into My BuckMD, or documentation from a medical provider is not uploaded
• Incomplete documentation is received
• Vaccinations are contrary to CDC guidelines and/or State of Ohio requirements
• The licensed medical professional is not an MD, DO, PA, NP, RN, or RPh

In the event of non-compliance, the student will be notified via My BuckMD secure message.

Non-compliance consequences

Ohio University requires all residential students to disclose their meningitis and hepatitis B vaccination status before residing on campus. Students submit this information through a Vaccination Information form, which must be completed by July 1. Students will not be permitted to check in until the form is complete.

The Ohio State University vaccination requirement must be completed before the start of the student's first semester. Failure to do so may result in a hold being placed on the student's account, prohibiting the scheduling of classes and access to transcripts.

Students who do not comply with the vaccination requirement may face the following consequences:

• A hold placed on their student account, which may prohibit them from scheduling classes and accessing transcripts.
• Inability to attend clinical or health assessment placements.
• Inability to schedule classes for future semesters until they reach compliance with the vaccination requirements.
• Inability to check into campus housing until the Vaccination Information form is complete.

It is important to note that students who have medical conditions or moral/religious objections to the vaccination requirements can submit exemption forms that must be completed by a licensed medical provider or notarized by a Notary Public, respectively.

Exemption criteria

Ohio State University requires students to complete their vaccination requirements before the start of their first semester. The university provides several forms for students to complete their vaccination requirements, including forms for medical and general (non-medical) exemptions.

Medical Exemption

A medical exemption may be submitted if a student has a medical condition that prohibits them from completing the vaccination requirements. This exemption must be completed by a licensed medical provider, who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide health care. The medical exemption statement must attest that the student's physical condition indicates that some or all of the required immunizations are not considered safe. It must also indicate the specific nature and probable duration of the medical condition or circumstances that contraindicate immunization.

General Exemption

A general exemption may be submitted if a student objects to the vaccination requirement. This exemption must be based on good cause, philosophical or moral convictions, or religious beliefs. The exemption must be notarized by a Notary Public and uploaded as indicated on the university's website.

It is important to note that the criteria and procedures for exemptions may vary depending on the specific university and state regulations. The information provided here is based on the available sources and may not cover all the specific details or requirements. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to refer to the official website of Ohio State University or contact their relevant department.

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