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Immunizations,
Allergy & Travel Clinic
Allergy injections, travel immunizations, tuberculosis
skin tests, hepatitis B series, measles and rubella (necessary for
admission to the University), influenza vaccine and many other vaccines
are available during regular Campus Health Service hours.
Allergy
Injections
A
Campus Health nurse administers allergy desensitization injections
for patients who have seen their allergist and provide their own
antigen(s).
Travel
Immunizations
Immunization
shots are available to students, faculty and staff who wish to travel out of the country.
Each traveler is given the appropriate Travex summary of immunization
requirements for the country(ies), as well as the appropriate injections
(note: Japanese Encephalitis immunization is not available). The
clinic also provides information that contains travel tips about
food and water precautions, insurance coverage, etc. For more information,
contact Judy at 621-2292. Appointments for travel-related illness
or other individual needs should be made with a Campus Health physician
or nurse practitioner.
For
more information about travel health guidelines, see Travel
Health Links.
Appointment
phone #: 621-6490
Measles, Mumps
and Rubella Vaccinations
Measles
can be a serious and life-threatening illness. This immunization
requirement is necessary as a public health measure to protect students
and community members alike.
All
students born after December 31, 1956, registering for classes at
the University of Arizona must provide documentation of adequate
measles, mumps and rubella immunity. If you were born prior to 12/31/56 you are exempt. You may
contact the Measles Coordinator at Campus Health by calling (520)
621-2384 to confirm that you are clear to register for classes. Documentation
must show proof of vaccination for measles, mumps and rubella through the receipt of two (2)
MMR immunizations, at least one of which must have been adminstered after 12/31/79, or through a lab test that shows immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
For
more information, see Immunization
Requirements.
Other
Immunizations offered by Campus Health
- Hepatitis
A - Recommended for people who: live in U.S.-Mexico border
states, will travel outside the U.S., use street drugs, and men
who have sex with men. The vaccine is administered in 2 doses,
given 6 months apart.
- Hepatitis
B - Recommended for all under age 18 and adults at risk (through
sexual contact and illegal injection drug use). Given as 3 doses
over 6 months.
- Tetanus,
Diptheria (Td) boosters - Recommended for all every 10 years.
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Chickenpox (Varicella) - Recommended for people who are
not sure if they have had chickenpox or who have not had a blood
test that confirms a history of chickenpox and who live/work where
transmission can occur (i.e., college students). If not vaccinated
by age 13, 2 doses are needed, 4-8 weeks apart.
Each
vaccination has risks and complications. Contact the Campus Health
Service (520) 621-2292, your provider, or the CDC http://www.cdc.gov/nip/
or 1-800-232-2522.
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