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The following immunizations are available at Student Health. If you need an immunization not listed, inquire at the clinic as to whether it can be ordered for you and the cost. The immunization cost is the drug cost plus a $5 administration fee.

The American College Health Association recommends the following immunizations for college students:

Hepatitis A: Available for those who may be traveling to areas at risk for Hepatitis A. Recommend 2 doses at 6 month intervals.

Hepatitis B: Series of 3, 1st dose, 2nd one month later, 3rd five months later. Now given in infancy. Missing a dose does not require starting over.

Meningitis: Recommended for college students, particularly those living in residence halls; one dose, repeat every 3-5 years.

MMR (measles,mumps, rubella) 2 doses for all college students born after 1956. (Now given at 12-15 months and prior to entering school.)

Tetanus, Diptheria (Td): booster every ten years. Usually given as a series to infants with a booster at age 11-12.

Typhoid: Available for those who may be traveling to areas at risk for Typhoid fever. Recommend one dose given two weeks before travel. Vaccine effective for two years.

Varicella: Recommended for college students without a history of chichen pox or without immunization or without negative antibody titer. 2 doses one month apart.

For a complete list of the current Vaccine Information Statements offered by the Center for Disease Control & Prevention please click here.

Antibody Titers may also be drawn for rubella and varicella to indicate whether immunity exists. See laboratory fees for costs.

TUBERCULOSIS (TB) TESTING

Many health care and education programs require current tuberculosis testing to rule out active tuberculosis. Tb testing is done by injecting PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) under the skin and reading the results in 48 to 72 hours. Annual tb tests are required of health care students.

* Must be read in 48 or 72 hours at Student Health.