Immunization Requirements

 

The New York State Legislature has passed legislation requiring certain immunizations (MMR and Meningitis) for college and other post-secondary students enrolled for at least six (6) semester hours or the equivalent per semester. 

 

Applicants should consult parents, doctors, a former school nurse, or a public health clinic to obtain copies of their immunization records.

 

Failure to meet the following requirements (I. MMR and II. Meningitis Survey) will prevent applicants from registering:

 

 

I.  Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

In order to attend classes, students must provide proof of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella.  Students born prior to January 1, 1957 are exempt from these requirements and must provide proof of date of birth (i.e. driver's license, passport).

 

For the purpose of college immunization law, proof of immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella shall mean the following:

 

Measles (Rubeola) Two (2) doses of live measles vaccine given on or after the first birthday and after 1967

OR

Physician documented history of disease

OR

Serological evidence of immunity
Mumps One (1) dose of live mumps vaccine given on or after the first birthday

OR

Physician documented history of disease

OR

Serological evidence of immunity
Rubella

(German Measles)

 One (1) dose of live virus rubella vaccine given on or after the first birthday

OR

Serological evidence of immunity

 

There are three ways you can submit your immunization documents:

  1. Mail to:  Fashion Institute of Technology Health Services
                 Seventh Ave at 27th St Room A402
                 New York, NY 10001
  2. Drop off immunization documents at Room A402, Building A
  3. Fax to 212.217.4191

 

Click here to download F.I.T. Immunization forms.

 

If you cannot obtain proof of your immunization, the Health Services provide the MMR immunization.  If you do not wish to take the MMR immunization, you can have a blood test to see if you have acquired and maintained immunity.  This blood test is available at the Health Services at a cost.  Click here for fees.

 

 

II. Meningitis

NY State Public Health Law §2167 requires that all college and university students enrolled for at least six (6) semester hours or the equivalent per semester provide information regarding meningococcal disease and vaccination(s).

 

Instructions to provide information regarding meningococcal disease and vaccination(s):

  1. Log in to MyFIT Portal with your FIT username and password.
  2. Click the STUDENT SERVICES tab.
  3. Under Online Resources, click CLICK HERE TO ENTER.
  4. Under Online Information System, click CLICK HERE TO ENTER.
  5. Click MENINGITIS SURVEY, then click MENINGITIS IMMUNIZATION SURVEY.
  6. Fill out the survey and click SUBMIT.
  7. Call us at 212.217.4190 to remove any meningitis holds.

 

If you are unable to access the Meningitis Immunization Survey via the MyFIT Portal, you can download the Meningitis Information Response Form here and send a completed form to the Health Services.

 

 

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions regarding immunizations.