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Immunization Recommendations

The Center for Disease Control Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the American College Health Association (ACHA) recommend the following:

• Hepatitis B, the vaccine is a series of three doses: The second dose is given one month after the first, and the final dose is given five months after the second dose. The vaccine is provided at the University Health Services, and may be completed if began at another medical facility.

• Gardasil®, the new Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine. Recommended for girls and women from ages 9-26. Three dose series.

• MMR (measles, mumps and rubella). Two doses at least one month apart if born after 1956.

• Meningitis vaccine MCV4 (Menactra) for persons 11-18 years and persons 19-55 years at increased risk for meningococcal disease, e.g. college freshman living in dormitories.

• Tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Td/Tdap). Following a complete primary series, a booster every 10 years. Tdap (Adacel) should replace a single dose of Td for adults who have not previously received Tdap.

• Varicella (chickenpox). Two doses one month apart if you never had chicken pox or if a blood test does not show immunity.

All of these immunizations are available at the UHS Tang Center. Fees vary depending on service rendered and SHIP enrollment status. For additional information on these and other immunizations please see "Immunizations Available at UHS"

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