As part of their new student health and immunization requirements, traditional undergraduate students are required to provide proof of two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, or a blood test showing immunity. Exemptions are offered for students with documented medical conditions or religious objections; however, these exemptions do not prevent a person from entering quarantine or isolation. More information about Converse's immunization requirements can be found here.

Although Converse II and graduate students are not required to submit immunization records at matriculation, they are strongly encouraged to obtain this documentation in order to prepare for potential campus exposures and prevent the need for a lengthy quarantine.

To prepare for potential campus exposures and prevent the need for a lengthy quarantine, employees are strongly encouraged to obtain documentation of immunity to measles. Documentation of immunity includes any of the following:

• Documentation of 2 shots of the MMR or other measles virus-containing vaccine
• Laboratory evidence of immunity (which can be obtained with a blood test known as a titer)
• Birth before 1957 

If you do not have this documentation and are exposed, you will need to quarantine for 21 days.

Traditional undergraduate students are required to submit their immunization through MedProctor. Traditional undergraduate students may log on to their MedProctor account to verify their records. 

If you do not already have copies of your immunization records, below are some ways that you can access them:

Contact the provider who administered them: Most states require that your provider maintain your pediatric records for a period of time after you turn 18. If you received immunizations from a pediatrician or family provider, they should be able to provide these records.

MyChart: If your provider uses MyChart, you may be able to easily access your immunization records. To find your immunization records on the MyChart app, follow these steps:

• Log on to your MyChart app
• Tap on the menu at the top left
• Tap on Health Summary
• Scroll down to Immunizations and tap on "Immunizations"

Your school district: You have likely submitted your immunization records to your school district. Most schools are required to maintain these records for at least a few years after you graduate. Contact your school's nurse to see about accessing these records.

Your state health department: Most states maintain a state registry of all immunizations, even if you do not receive these vaccines from the health department. If you have moved, you will need to contact the health department in the state where you would have received these immunizations. Find your state’s immunization record request on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. 

If you are unable to locate these records but believe that you have been fully vaccinated, you may want to consider obtaining labwork to determine your immunity to measles. This simple blood test, called a titer, is an acceptable substitute to immunization records, and will allow an individual to avoid quarantine in cases of exposure. The Wellness Center offers this test for a nominal fee. 

Generally speaking, if you have received two doses of the MMR vaccine, you should be fully immunized and should not require any additional doses. 

If you have not received the MMR vaccine and would like to do so at this time, you may contact your family physician, your local health department, or a local pharmacy. The following providers offer vaccinations in Spartanburg County:

• Spartanburg County Health Department
• CVS
• Walgreens
• Walmart Pharmacy 
• Publix Pharmacy
• Ingles Pharmacy
• AFC Urgent Care 

We recognize and appreciate that our faculty, staff and students are focused on the well-being of our Converse community, and as such, we trust that we each make informed choices on how best to protect ourselves, our families, and our campus. We are one Converse community. As we prioritize our own health, we ultimately prioritize the health and well-being of all members of our campus.

As such, students and employees are not required to be vaccinated against measles. Traditional undergraduate students who choose not to receive this vaccine due to medical contraindications or religious objections are required to apply for an exemption.

Students and employees who choose not to be vaccinated, including those with approved exemptions, should be aware that, in accordance with local and regional state public health authorities, they will be required to enter isolation if they contract measles and quarantine if they are exposed to someone with measles. The length of isolation and quarantine will ultimately be determined by public health officials, and students and employees will need to follow the guidance that they are provided in these instances. Employees who choose not to pursue vaccination should consult with their supervisor and Human Resources in the event that they are asked to enter isolation or quarantine. For residential students, please note that Converse cannot guarantee that it will be possible to offer on-campus isolation or quarantine housing.

No, you do not need to submit this documentation to the Wellness Center. We encourage you to keep this documentation handy so that you can submit it to public health authorities in case of an exposure to measles on campus.

Yes, people who know they got the inactivated measles vaccine (an earlier formulation of measles vaccine that is no longer used) should talk to their healthcare provider about getting revaccinated with the current, live measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Not many people fall into this group; the inactivated vaccine was given to less than 1 million people between 1963 and 1967. If you're unsure whether you fall into this group, you should discuss this with your healthcare provider. They will review your vaccination records and check to see if you have other documentation of measles immunity. Your healthcare provider may also perform a blood test to check for evidence of immunity.