UC Colleges To Screen Incoming Students for Measles, Other Vaccines Starting in 2017
On Friday, the University of California announced that beginning in 2017 it will require screening for tuberculosis and vaccinations for chickenpox, measles, meningitis and whooping cough. However, students still will be able to obtain waivers for personal, religious or health reasons.
- "California: Colleges To Require Measles Vaccinations" (AP/New York Times, 2/6).
- "UC Schools Will Require Vaccinations for College Students by 2017" (Tuly, Orange County Register, 2/7).
- "University of California Announces Mandatory Measles Vaccination Requirement" (Roe, "KPCC News,
KPCC, 2/7).