The College recognizes the
importance of student health. The college strongly recommends that
students hold their own private medical insurance, and it is
anticipated that this will be a future requirement. Currently we
have an agreement with an outside insurance provider for a sickness
and injury plan at a reasonable cost. Please visit
www.studentcare.com for more information. The college does not
assume financial responsibility for outside health treatment,
physical or mental.
For information on local health providers please contact Patti Broedlin, Director of
Student Services in person, through email at,
pbroedlin@lymeacademy.edu or at 860-434-5232 extension 112 with any
questions you may have!
Measles and
Rubella Immunization Requirement
By law (Public Act 89-90) all
higher education institutions in Connecticut require all full-time
enrolled students and part-time matriculated students born after
1956 to submit evidence of immunization against measles and
rubella before permitting them to register for classes.
Note:
Connecticut
High School Graduates after 1998 are exempt from this policy. (This
policy applies to students who attended a public/private High
School)
Measles (Rubeola) - The required
immunization consists of two doses of measles vaccine (administered
at least one month apart). The first dose must have been given
after January 1, 1969 (and after the student’s first birthday) and
the second dose after January 1, 1980.
Rubella (German Measles)- The
required immunization for rubella (German Measles) is one dose of
rubella vaccine administered after the student’s first birthday.
NOTE: Health records must be
submitted to the Director of Student Services by August 1, 2008. Students
who have not submitted records will not be able to attend classes.
Exemptions from Measles and Rubella
Immunization Requirements
Exemptions are granted only under
the following conditions:
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For medical reasons, confirmed
by a physician’s statement;
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If medical records indicate a
student is immune to measles and rubella (a titer test);
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A health department or
physician’s certificate stating a student had measles and
rubella.
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If inoculation is contrary to
student’s religious beliefs or practices, a letter of
explanation must be submitted with verification from a clergy
member.
Students claiming a religious or
medical exemption may be excluded from college activities, including
classes and exams if there is an outbreak of measles or rubella on
campus.
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