Immunizations/Allergy Injections

Recommended Immunizations for University Students include:

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
• Fact Information Sheet:   http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-mmr.pdf
• Recommended two doses of combined MMR vaccine. Female students are required to have a first morning pregnancy test prior to administering the vaccine. This vaccine is not currently offered at the Student Health Services.
• Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus (DPT)
  • Fact Information Sheet:  http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-tdap.pdf
    Primary series in childhood, booster at age 11-12 years, then every 10 years. Fee for service.
• Polio
• Fact Information Sheet:  http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/vis/vis-ipv.pdf
• Primary series in childhood; a booster is only if needed for travel after the age of 18 years. This vaccine is not currently offered at the Health Center.
08/31/2007
• Fact information sheet: http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-hep-a.pdf
• Primary series of 2 doses given over a 6 month period in early childhood, or if not given    in early childhood may be given prior to college entry.  Fee for service.
• Hepatitis B  
• Fact Information Sheet:  http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-hep-b.pdf
• Primary series of 3 doses given over a 6 month period in early childhood, or if not administered in childhood may be given prior to college entry. Fee for service.
• HPV Vaccine - Gardasil
•  Fact Sheet information:  http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/STDFact-HPV-vaccine.htm
• Vaccine is recommended for girls and women ages11-26 years of age.  Given in a 3 dose series over a 6 month period. Fee for service.
• Varicella (Chicken Pox)
• Fact Information Sheet:   http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-varicella.pdf
• Primary series of 2 doses given in childhood, or to college students without history of the disease or without age appropriate immunization. The vaccine is not currently offered at the Health Center.
• Influenza (FLU)
• Fact information Sheet:  http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-flu.pdf
• Annual vaccine generally given in October to avoid serious illness from influenza. This vaccine is offered to both students and faculty/staff. Fee for service.
• Puenmococcal (Pneumonia)
• Fact Information Sheet:  http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-ppv.pdf
• Usually given in one dose in early childhood, or if not given in early childhood may be given prior to college entry.
• Meningococcal
• Fact Information Sheet:   http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-mening.pdf
• Recommended populations at risk includes incoming freshman living in residence halls; or non-freshman college students up to 25 years of age who choose to be vaccinated to reduce their risk of Meningococcal disease. The conjugate vaccine offered at SHS is given in one dose and date for revaccination is pending.  Fee for service.

Where should I begin to look for my immunization records?

If you or your parents do not have a record of your immunizations, we suggest you check with your personal physician, your high school or your county health department.

• For information regarding American Health Association recommendations for Immunizations for students, please refer to  http://www.acha.org/info_resources/RIPIstatement.pdf
• For information regarding immunizations for traveling students, please refer to The Center of Disease Control for Traveler's Health web site for recommendations.

Allergy Injection Services

PSU students who have started an allergy desensitization program (allergy shots) with an allergist can have their injections administered at Student Health Services. Students must furnish the allergy extract prescribed by their allergist, either by bringing it in or having the allergist send it to us. Extract must be accompanied by your physician’s instructions for handling missed or late injections and recommendations for adjusting the dosage if you have a reaction. Vials of extract must be labeled with:

• Patient’s name
• Name of antigens in each vial
• Dosage instructions
• Dilution
• Extract expiration date
• Preservatives in each vial

Student Health Services does not offer allergy testing.
There is a one time fee per semester to receive allergy injections. Call (620) 235-4452 for more information.