WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University health officials say nearly 500 students have been unable to show that they’ve been immunized against measles.

The Journal & Courier reports that as of Monday morning 484 Purdue students had not shown proof that they’ve been immunized against the disease. Monday was Purdue’s deadline for new students to show proof of immunization.

Purdue University Student Health Center director Jim Westman says those students are now considered non-compliant with the university’s immunization requirement and are not able to register for classes next semester.

Students can lift the penalty by showing documentation or by getting immunized now.

Although Indiana law requires students in state-funded institutions to be vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus and diphtheria, a recent measles outbreak in Indiana has drawn attention to the requirement.

Posted 3/12/2012