The Immunization Policy at Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) is intended to protect the campus and community from illness and disease. HutchCC requires the listed students to provide proof of the following immunizations:

HUTCHCC Residence Hall Students

• Two doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine (MMR) or signed wavier
• Meningitis vaccination or signed waiver

HUTCHCC Paramedic Students

• Begin the hepatitis B vaccination series during the first semester prior to the first clinical experience or provide documentation of the Hep B series vaccination; or documentation of an adequate titer result.
• Maintain an up-to-date, negative TB test during clinical experiences as evidenced by one of the following: negative TB skin test; or negative QuantiFERON/t-spot test; or negative chest x-ray.
• Tdap administered and documented within the last 10 years.
• MMR vaccine administered (2 doses); or documentation of an adequate titer result; or physician documentation of a past infection.
• VariceIla vaccine administered (2 doses); or documentation of an adequate titer result; or physician documentation of a past infection.
• Flu shots for Fall and Spring semesters (typically October 1 through March 31)

HUTCHCC EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Students

• Tuberculin skin test (PPD) within 1 year of enrollment - chest x-ray is required if skin test is positive

HUTCHCC Allied Health Students {Including RRT)

• TB Screening Documentation within the last 12 months (annual requirement):
  • Skin Test: Mantoux tuberculin skin test two steps (2 tests done 1-3 weeks apart); or
  • Blood Test: QuantiFERON or T-spot; or
  • Negative chest x-ray.
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis:
  • Documentation of a single dose of Tdap (ADACEL™) within the last 10 years
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, and Rubella:
  • Documentation of 2 MMR vaccines (if born in 1957 or after) or
  • Laboratory evidence of immunity (positive titer)