University Requirements:

To ensure the health and safety of our campus, immunization against communicable diseases is extremely important. Vaccination against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) is required of all  transfer students, while the following vaccinations are required of all first-time freshmen beginning with Fall 2008.

• Meningococcal vaccine
• Polio series
• Tetanus-Diptheria-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, DT and Td)
• Hepatitis B series

Documentation of these immunizations must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records prior to enrollment in the Fall 2008 semester.

Please complete the Fall 2008 Immunization Form (PDF) and return it to:

Hepatits A ($60.00/dose): Protects against serious liver disease, which is spread by close personal contact and by eating food or drinking water containing the virus. Recommended for persons traveling outside the U.S. to countries with high rates of Hepatitis A. A booster is recommended 6-months after the first injection.

Hepatitis B ($60.00/dose): Protects against serious liver disease which may result in cirrhosis or liver cancer. Hepatitis B is spread by contact with blood and bodily fluids. Requires three doses over a 6 month period.

Hepatitis A/B (Twinrix) ($95.00/dose): Protects against Hepatitis A and B. Requires three doses over 6 months, with a booster dose in an additional 6 months.

Varivax ($90.00 Varivax): Protects against chicken pox, usually mild disease, but which can be serious in infants and adults. Symptoms include a rash, itching, fever. Requires 2 doses in an 8-week period.

Meningitis ($115.00 Menactra): Protects against the most common strains of Meningoccocal Meningitis.

Flu / Influenza ($10.00): Protects against Influenza, an acute contagious respiratory infection. Offered seasonally starting in November.

PPD / Tuberculin Skin Test ($10.00): Determines if an exposure to TB has occurred. A positive reaction usually means that the person has been infected with the TB germ. It does not necessarily mean the person has TB disease. Other tests, such as an x-ray or sputum sample are needed to see if the person has TB disease.

Adacil (Tetanus / Diptheria / Pertussis) ($50.00) or (co-pay only if due to an injury): Tetanus (lockjaw) and Diphtheria are serious diseases. Tetanus is caused by a germ that enters the body though a cut or wound. Diphtheria spreads when germs pass from an infected person to the nose and throat of others. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough can affect adults for a couple of months, and is quite contagious.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) ($60.00/dose): Measles virus causes rash, cough, runny nose, eye irritation, and fever. It can lead to ear infection, pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and death. Mumps virus causes fever, headaches, and swollen glands. It can lead to deafness, meningitis, painful swelling of the testicles or ovaries, and rarely death. Rubella (German Measles) virus causes rash, mild fever, and arthritis (mostly in women).

Gardasil (Human Papillomavirus - Cervical Cancer) ($140.00/dose): This three dose series protects against four strains of Human Papillomavirus, two which cause external ano-genital warts, and two which cause 70% of cervical cancers.

Acquiring Immunizations:

To arrange for immunizations, please call 293-2311 and make a Nurse Appointment. To arrange for immunizations for travel outside the U.S., please call the Travel Nurse at 293-1379 to schedule a Travel Appointment if your need is deemed comprehensive. There is a co-payment for all visits plus the cost for the immunizations.

Acquiring Record of Prior Immunizations:

Recommendations of Resources for finding evidence of your prior immunizations include the following.

• Physician’s Office: Your pediatrician, doctor, or county health department may be able to provide you with a copy of your immunization records.
• High School: Check with your high school. A copy of your immunization records would have been required prior to entrance.
• Prior University/College: If you attended another university or college, contact the institution for a copy of your immunization record.
• Military: If you were or are in the military, contact that military branch for a copy of your immunization record.

If your search is unsuccessful, schedule a nurse appointment at 293-2311 for re-vaccination or antibody titers. An Antibody Titer is a blood test that will confirm whether or not you are immune to cause of the illness in question. Student Health does not cover the cost of vaccinations nor titers.

Payment:

Cash, check, Student Account Charge, Mountie Bounty are all options. At this time, Student Health does not bill insurance companies. You may keep your receipt and forward it to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

Hours:

Fall and Spring
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Summer and Semester Breaks
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM