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Meningitis Vaccinations

Requirements

The Texas Senate Bill 1107, as amended by Senate Bill 62, requires all new TCC students who are under the age of 22 and who enroll after January 1, 2014, to submit evidence of being immunized against meningococcal meningitis.

The meningitis vaccination (MV) requirement applies to:

  • All first-time freshmen
  • All new transfer students
  • All returning TCC students who have experienced a break in TCC enrollment of at least one fall or spring term
  • New and returning non-credit students enrolled in programs that have at least 360 contact hours (See table below for list of programs)

 Non-Credit Programs with at least 360 Contact Hours

Program Name Campus Contact Hours
Automotive Metal Repair South Campus 576
Automotive Refinishing Repair South Campus 572
Basic Peace Officer Northwest Campus 656
Dental Assisting Northeast Campus 627
Fire Fighting: Basic Certification Northwest Campus 528
Massage Therapy South Campus 576
Oil and Gas Industry Production South Campus 400
PC Technician/A+ Certification Northwest Campus 486
Small Engine Repair South Campus 400
Welding Technology South Campus 480

Deadlines

An MV record administered within the five-year period immediately preceding and at least 10 days prior to the first semester enrolled or re-enrolled must be submitted to your campus's Admissions and Registrar Office.

Required MV Documentation

At least one of the following must be faxed, mailed or taken in-person to the Admissions and Registrar Office; or may be submitted via WebAdvisor:

  1. Certification from a physician or clinic that you have been vaccinated during the five-year period immediately preceding and at least 10 days prior to the first day of class.
  2. An immunization record from either a state or local health authority, or an official record received from school officials (must be within 5 years).
  3. A completed, signed and dated copy of TCC's Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Verification Form (pdf)Listen.

The information will be maintained in the Admissions and Records Office in accordance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations and the Health and Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Note: If you fail to submit required MV documents, you will be restricted from registering for classes.

Extensions

Under justifiable circumstances, the Admissions and Registrar Office may grant an extension to extend the compliance date to no more than 10 days after the first day of the semester.

Limited Exceptions/Exemptions

If you meet any of the following requirement, you are not required to submit an MV. 

If you're:

  • Twenty-two years old and older.
  • Taking only Distance Learning (DL) courses. TCC's WebAdvisor registration system will electronically exempt the MV requirement and allow enrollment in DL courses.
  • A non-credit student enrolled in a course or program that is less than 360 contact hours, or in non-credit corporate training.
  • Enrolled in a dual credit course that is taught at a public or private K-12 facility not located on a TCC campus.
  • Given a signed affidavit or certificate from a physician that states the vaccination would be injurious to your health.
  • Given a signed affidavit stating that you decline the MV for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief. 
  • Incarcerated in a Texas prison.

Vaccination Location Options

Primary care physicians normally offer the meningitis vaccine. The price of the vaccine depends on your insurance coverage and your physician's practice. Some insurance plans require a co-payment for preventative vaccinations; others may cover the full cost.

The Tarrant County Public Health Department (TCPHD) also offer meningitis vaccinations for patients when their supplies allow. Before you go, please contact Tarrant County Clinical Services: Immunizations for information about the availability and cost of their vaccines.

Administration Office: Tarrant County Public Health
1101 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-321-4700

Arlington Public Health Center
536 W. Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX 76011-5738
817-321-4716

Bagsby-Williams Public Health Center
3212 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76119-1948
817-531-6738

La Gran Plaza Mall Public Health Center
4200 S. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76115-1400
817-920-5752

Northwest Public Health Center
3800 Adam Grubb Road, Lake Worth, TX 76135-3506
817-238-4441

Southwest Public Health Center
6551 Granbury Road, Fort Worth, TX 76133-4926
817-370-4530

Watauga Public Health Center
6601 Watauga Road, Suite 122, Watauga, TX 76148
817-514-5036

Area health care clinics and pharmacies may also offer the vaccine.

More Information About Meningococcal Meningitis

Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord—also called the meninges. More information about the causes, symptoms, types, risks, and seriousness as well as ways to prevent meningococcal meningitis are available through the following links (All links will open in a new window):

Updated June 18, 2019