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You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for measles, Mumps, and rubella based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.
- Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Measles starts with a cough, runny nose, red eyes, and fever. Then a rash of tiny, red spots breaks out. It starts at the head and spreads to the rest of the body.
- Mumps is a contagious disease that is caused by a virus. Mumps typically starts with fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite. Then, most people will have swelling of their salivary glands (often referred to as parotitis when the parotid gland, in front and below the ear, swells). This is what causes the puffy cheeks and a tender, swollen jaw.
- Rubella is a contagious disease caused by a virus. It is also called German measles, but it is caused by a different virus than measles. Most people who get rubella usually have mild illness, with symptoms that can include a low-grade fever, sore throat, and a rash
that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. Some people may also have a headache, pink eye, and general discomfort before the rash appears. Rubella can cause a miscarriage or serious birth defects in an unborn baby if a woman is infected while she is pregnant.
MMR vaccine can prevent Measle, Mumps, and Rubella. For more information visit: The CDC's Vaccines Preventable Disease webpage
The locations listed below are potential resources for obtaining the vaccines. The list is not all inclusive, nor is it intended to direct care to any specific provider or location.
- Your family health care provider
- GVSU
- Campus Health Center
- GVSU Family Health Center
- Local Health Departments
- Ottawa County Health Department
- Kent County Health Department
- Local Pharmacies
Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Notification Email
You’re receiving this notice because you are considered unvaccinated for tetanus, based on reported vaccination status or refusal to report vaccination status. Though not mandatory, Grand Valley encourages you to do your part in helping to keep our community safe by receiving the recommended vaccines.
Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria called clostridium tetani. When these bacteria enter the body, they produce a toxin that causes painful muscle contractions. Another name for tetanus is “lockjaw”. It often causes a person’s neck and jaw muscles to lock, making it hard to open the mouth or swallow.
Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin. It can lead to difficulty breathing, heart rhythm problems, and even death.
The bacteria that cause whooping cough (Pertussis) spreads easily from person to person through the air. When a person who has whooping cough sneezes or coughs, they can release small particles with the bacteria in them. Other people then breathe in the bacteria. It also spreads when people spend a lot of time together or share breathing space, can be extremely dangerous to babies.
Tdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. For more information visit: The CDC's Vaccine Statement Page
The locations listed below are potential resources for obtaining the vaccines. The list is not all inclusive, nor is it intended to direct care to any specific provider or location.
- Your family health care provider
- GVSU
- Campus Health Center
- GVSU Family Health Center
- Local Health Departments
- Ottawa County Health Department
- Kent County Health Department
- Local Pharmacies