New policy on requiring proof of measles immunity posted for review
Business and Financial Affairs and Human Resources at Western Washington University have posted the following policy for 30-day review:
This policy applies to all students and employees born on or after Jan. 1, 1957, regardless of class or work location. The university recognizes that rubeola measles poses significant health risks to non-immune individuals, disruption to university activities and operations and expense to control.
The draft policy was reviewed by groups and individuals across campus and revised to reflect their input. A 30-day comment period is required prior to the final draft review by the President's Cabinet. The draft policy will be posted from March 10 to April 8; the campus is encouraged to review the document at http://www.wwu.edu/policies/30dayreview.shtml.
Written comments may be sent to policies@wwu.edu or to the university policy coordinator at mailstop 9015.