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Influenza/Flu
Influenza vaccine is available at the Student Health Center for $30.00 (can be charged to your student account or paid by credit card). Call the Student Health Center at 608-785-8558 to schedule an influenza vaccination appointment.
More information about Influenza and prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/influenza/prevention.htm
https://www.nfid.org/infectious-diseases/facts-about-influenza-for-adults/
Meningitis
College students living in close quarters are at increased risk for meningitis and are highly encouraged to be vaccinated against meningitis. These meningitis immunizations are available at the Student Health Center:
- Meningitis A,C,Y,W (Menactra, Menveo, Menomune)
- Vaccination starts at age 11 with a booster dose after age 16
- If the first dose is given after age 16, then only 1 dose is needed
- Meningitis B (Bexsero or Trumenba)
- Recommended between ages 16-23 years
- 2 vaccines doses are needed with either Bexsero or Trumenba (a 3rd dose is needed for patients at increased risk for meningococcal disease)
- The vaccines are not interchangeable
- Cost at the Student Health Center: Menveo (ACYW) $105.00 Trumenba (B) $120.00 Bexsero (B) $145.00
- If you receive the vaccines through your primary care provider or the pharmacy, then this cost can potentially be billed through your health insurance
- If you have concerns regarding cost or which vaccines you need, please call the Student Health Center 608.785.8558
You can contact the Student Health Center directly with questions, to review your vaccination status or make a meningitis immunization appointment at 608.785.8558.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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