| Immunization
What vaccines am I required to show proof of if I want to register at the City College?
All students registering for six or more credits at the City College must provide proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella. You must show proof of two (2) Measles, one (1) Mumps and one (1) Rubella. The measles vaccines must be given after the first birthday and the second at least one month apart. Any vaccines given prior to 1968 must be clearly identified as being live vaccines.
How do I show proof that I have had these immunizations?
You may submit a copy of your original immunization card, if you don't have one you may contact your high school, or previous college (if applicable) and request a copy of your immunization record. Another option is asking your health practitioner, if he/she has copies of your immunization history. If such proof is not attainable, you may have a blood test called a titer. This test will show if you are immune to measles, mumps and rubella. This test can only be done through your health practitioner.
Is there a form I need to fill out? Yes, you can download it here.
Where can I get these vaccines free of charge?
For your convenience the WCC offers free vaccines during registration. You may call (212) 650-8222 for more information. The Department of Health also offers shots free of charge to all college students. The clinic addresses and schedules are as follows:
Brooklyn, New York
Homecrest Health Center 1601 Avenue S - 1st Floor Phone: (718) 692 9548 Subway Q,B to Kings Highway, or Q Train to Avenue U Wednesday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Bronx, New York Tremont Health Center 1826 Arthur Avenue - 1st Floor Phone: (212) 443 5660 Subway 2, 5 to East Tremont Ave. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30 am to 2:30 am Manhattan, New York Chelsea Health Center
303 9-th Ave. - 1st Floor
Phone: (212) 239 1790
Subway 1 to 28th Street, or C, E to 23rd Street Monday, Tuesday,Thursday and Friday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Queens, New York Corona Health Center 34-33 Junction Boulevard -3rd Floor Phone: (718) 476 7634 Sybway 7 to Junction Boulevard Wednesday and Friday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is a severe bacterial infection of the bloodstream or meninges (a thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord) caused by the meningococcus germ. Who gets the meningococcal disease? Anyone can get meningococcal disease, but it is more common in college students living in dormitories. Other persons at increased risk include household contacts of a person known to have had this disease, immunocompromised people, and people traveling to parts of the world where meningococcal meningitis is prevalent. How is meningococcus germ spread? The meningoccocus germ is spread by direct close contact with nose or throat discharges of an infected person. What is the meningococcal meningitis vaccination? Do I need it? The vaccine helps prevent memingitis bacteria from attacking the coverings of the brain and spinal cord. Although, you are not required to take the vaccine in order to enroll to college, by law you must sign-off a waiver indicating you received information about it.
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