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|  What immunizations should I have?  Immunizations against communicable diseases are an important part of your personal health maintenance and a well-immunized student population is important for the overall health of the university community. The university does not require any specific immunizations for general enrollment. However, some programs within the university (such as the health science schools) do have requirements. Make arrangements to receive any needed immunizations before you come to college. Immunizations are usually available from your health care provider or through your local health department. If a vaccine series is started at home, it can be completed on campus at UHS. These vaccines are recommended for all entering college students: Hepatitis B (HBV): A three-dose series of vaccine is recommended for all young adults prior to entering college. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV): This new vaccine is recommended for all women ages 11-26 and has also been approved for use in men. Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR): Two doses of live virus vaccine, both given after the first birthday. Meningococcal Vaccine: One dose, given within three years before starting college. Current recommendations encourage the vaccination of all college students against meningococcal disease. Pertussis (Tdap): Beginning in 2005, a booster dose of pertussis vaccine is recommended for adolescents and young adults; it is usually administered with tetanus vaccine. Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td) or Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap): An initial series of three or four shots usually given in childhood; "boosters" every ten years thereafter. Varicella (chicken pox): If you did not have chicken pox as a child, you should get immunized with the varicella vaccine. We recommend that students maintain a record of all the immunizations they have received. Documentation of immunizations is often needed for some academic programs, employment, or foreign travel. If you have any questions about these immunization recommendations, please call us at (608) 262-0955. top of page | question updated 10/30/09 | |  Can someone else pick up my prescription for me? What health care services are available at UHS and how do I pay for them? What health supplies should students bring to college? Can I get my regular allergy shots at UHS? Do I need a physical exam before coming to campus? Do I need to bring my medical records? How do I get test results from the lab? If I get a flu shot will I get the flu this year? What health care services are available at UHS and how do I pay for them? Where do I go if I have a complaint or comment? Who has access to my health records? Will my parents or spouse be notified if I am ill? | |||
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