The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

EAA076 Immunization Policy

Policy Number: EAA076
Policy Title: Immunization Policy

A. Purpose

Student Immunization Requirements

B. Persons Affected

This policy will cover the medical students attending UTRGV School of Medicine

C. Policy

In compliance with the State of Texas Higher Education Mandatory Immunization Requirements and recommendations of the Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Division and Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control and Prevention, all students are required to complete the required immunizations as a condition of enrollment.

All immunizations required in healthcare or research areas must be completed before a student may participate in any activity.

NOTE: Certain areas of study, clinical placements, or field research may require additional immunizations beyond those listed.

D. Vaccination Requirements

Vaccinations may be subject to change based on fluctuation in disease outbreak, changes in State Law, and/or CDC recommendations.

E. Relevant Federal and/or State Statute(s), Board of Regents' Rule(s), UTS Policy(ies), and/or Coordinating Board Rule(s)

State of Texas Higher Education Mandatory Immunization Requirements
Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Division
CDC


Appendix A

LCME Standard(s)

12 .7 IMMUNIZATION GUIDELINES

A medical school follows accepted guidelines in determining immunization requirements for its medical students.


Dates Reviewed or Amended

Approved by the Central Curricular Authority Committee (CCAC) on October 11, 2017.

Approved by the Dean/Chief Academic Officer on December 21, 2017.

Non-substantive changes made on February 10, 2021.