How would you know what immunizations are required? If they are required way in advance, is there a way to get a head start or is that being overly optimistic about acceptance at the school?
The requirements are to be be listed in the Logging In 2014 that will be mailed later. Last year's edition is posted here
http://www.usmma.edu/admissions/pdfs/LoggingIn2013.pdf and the requirements listed on page 22 are:
Primary and booster immunizations are mandatory (with the exception to item number 9), for the following vaccines and they may be administered any time prior to arriving at the Academy unless otherwise stipulated.
1. Diphtheria - Pertussis - Tetanus (D.P.T.) and a booster dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis - within five (5) years.)
2. Polio (Oral or injectable Polio Vaccine – at least 3 doses)
3. Measles - Mumps - Rubella (M.M.R. #1)
4. Measles - Mumps - Rubella (M.M.R. #2) or Measles second dose
5. Chicken Pox (Varicella) (2 doses)
(This vaccine is not required if you can present documentation from a physician of an antibody titer or if a physician can document the history of Chicken Pox.)
6. Meningococcal Vaccine (Menactra or Metamune)
7. Hepatitis B Series (3 doses)
8. Hepatitis A (2 doses)
9. Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) is a recommended vaccine for females ages 11-12 years and is included in the official immunization schedule published by The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC recommends administering the HPV vaccine series to females at ages 13 through 18 years if not previously vaccinated. This is a 3 dose vaccine with the 2nd dose being 2 months apart from the 1st and the 3rd dose 6 months after the first. It is highly recommended that your family physician be consulted regarding the administration of this vaccine before coming aboard for indoctrination day.