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  • Vaccines

    The meningitis, flu (influenza), HPV (human papillomavirus), tetanus (Tdap), measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and hepatitis B vaccines are available in the Health Center. Hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines can be ordered upon request.

    Costs for vaccines: $97 for meningitis vaccine, $18 for flu vaccine, $142 for HPV/Gardasil vaccine, $41 for tetanus vaccine, $60 for MMR vaccine, and $31 for hepatitis B vaccine. All charges are billed to the student account, though students will be given a receipt they can submit to their insurance to request reimbursement. However, for students covered under the insurance plan offered by the University, all vaccines are covered at 100% if given in the Student Health Center.

 

  • Flu (influenza) Vaccine

    Flu vaccine is still available for $18 (for students only) in the Student Health Center while supplies last.



  • Chicken pox (varicella) recommendations
    According to American College Health Association guidelines, 2 doses of varicella (chicken pox) vaccine is now indicated for all college students without other evidence of immunity (e.g., born in the U.S. before 1980, a history of chicken pox disease, two prior doses of varicella vaccine, or a positive antibody). All health sciences students without a history of disease, with one prior dose of vaccine or with a negative antibody titer should receive a total of two doses of vaccine. Basically, for students without a history of chicken pox, they now recommend two doses of varicella (chicken pox) vaccine when it was previously just one dose of vaccine. The Health Center is unable to stock the chicken pox (varicella) vaccine at this time, so we recommend that if needed, students get the vaccine from their primary healthcare provider or their local health department. There are some contraindications to the chicken pox (varicella) vaccine, so please consult your healthcare provider if you have questions.
    Visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/default.htm#varicella for more information.

 

  • Cold and flu season
    As the cold and flu season approaches, remember that the best way to prevent the respiratory flu is the flu vaccine. Good hand washing with soap and warm water is the single best way to prevent the spread of most infections, including the cold and the flu. To avoid spreading infections when you cough, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue, and dispose of the tissue in a wastebasket. If you do not have a tissue, cough into your upper sleeve. If you are ill with the flu, stay home until you are better to avoid spreading it to others. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm or http://www.cdc.gov/germstopper/home_work_school.htm for more information.



 
 
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