Measles (Rubeola)

Acceptable proof of immunity to measles shall consist of:

• A record of immunization against measles with a live virus vaccine given on or after the first birthday; or
• A statement, signed by a licensed physician or a state or local health officer, that affirms serologic evidence (blood test) of having had measles.
• Having been born prior to January 1, 1957 (presumed immunity).

• A record of immunization against rubella given on or after the first birthday; or
• A statement, signed by a licensed physician or a state or local health officer, that affirms serologic evidence (blood test) of having had rubella.
• Having been born prior to January 1, 1957 (presumed immunity).

• A record of immunization against mumps given on or after the first birthday; or
• A statement, signed by a licensed physician or a state or local health officer, that affirms serologic evidence (blood test) of having had mumps.
• Having been born prior to January 1, 1957 (presumed immunity).

General Information

In the event of an outbreak of either disease, memory of immunization date is not acceptable; medical documentation of immunity is required.

Staff members who are not in compliance shall be put on leave without pay until they are in compliance.

In the event of an outbreak of mumps, measles or rubella, non-immune staff members, including those who utilize the exemption, must be excluded from the workplace.

Implementing Policy

The Superintendent shall distribute information about the District's policy on mumps, measles and rubella to all employees.

The Superintendent shall collect proof of immunity from staff members and compile a list denoting immunity or non-immunity of staff members.

Non-immune staff members shall be referred for vaccine to a physician or the County Health Department. Their records will be updated as they receive vaccine.