Development and implementation of the University of Iowa's program to immunize students against measles and rubella are described. (DF)

Improvements in immunization levels and declines in disease incidence have been brought about effectively by the enactment and enforcement of immunization requirements for school-age children and military recruits. Colleges and universities should also institute immunization requirements as a condition of enrollment. (Authors/CJ)

Stanford University (California) has developed a list of medical immunization requirements for incoming students to help stop incidence of rubella and measles. A discussion of these requirements is offered. (DF)

Prevention of measle epidemics on college campuses depends on accurate documentation of vaccination. (JD)

Widespread rubella vaccination of young children with a secondary emphasis on vaccinating susceptible adolescents and young adults has prevented epidemics of rubella and congenital rubella syndrome. Benefits of ensuring high immunity levels in college students, quick response to disease outbreak, and safety and efficacy of rubella vaccine in this…

Graduate community health students were educated about the dangers of rubella and then commissioned to teach other college students on the importance of immunizations. Results are discussed. (DF)