Immunizations
Immunizations prevent or reduce the likelihood of getting a disease. They should be part of your preventative health care.
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS
Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)
In compliance with Arkansas state law, UALR requires all incoming students to show proof of immunity for two measles, mumps, and rubella. You may meet this requirement by submitting a copy of your immunization records showing the day, month, and year you received the shot or shots. (Measles and rubella were originally separate, then combined as “MR” and now “MMR.”) The vaccine(s) must have been received after your first birthday and after January 1, 1968.
If you were born before January 1, 1957 you are not required to show proof of immunization.
Individuals needing immunization for admission to UALR can get a FREE MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine in Health Services. If you need #2 MMR’s, you have to wait one month between vaccines.
RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATIONS
The following vaccines are available at Health Services. Please pay for immunizations at the Cashier’s Office, Admin. North, and bring the receipt to Health Services.
Meningitis
Cost: $100.00 per shot
Meningoccoccal disease is a serious illness, caused by bacteria. It is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children 2-18 years old in the U.S. Meningitis is an infection of the brain and spinal cord coverings. The meningitis vaccine is recommended for college freshmen, especially those who live in dormitories. Check with Health Services @ 569-3188 for availability.
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (TdAP)
Cost: FREE
Tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria, and Pertussis (whooping cough) are serious diseases. Tetanus is caused by a germ that enters the body through a cut or wound. Diphtheria and pertussis spread when germs pass from an infected person to the nose or throat of others. Boosters for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are needed every 10 years to maintain protection.
Hepatitis B
Cost: $35.00 per shot ($105 total)
is a serious liver disease caused by a virus transmitted through some body fluids. The Hepatitis B vaccine consists of a series of 3 shots spread over 6 months.
Flu Vaccines
Cost: Approximately $20.00
Given annually, this vaccine is a prevention from the Type A / Type B strains of influenza that are predicted to occur each year. For those individuals placed at high risk, it is essential to be immunized. For the general public it is recommended as a preventative. Flu shots are available in Health Services each fall, usually beginning the 2nd week of October.
HPV/GARDASIL
Cost: : FREE (Under 19 years old) or $125 per shot (Health Services may be able to assist women over age 19 with the cost by completing a Merck patient assistance application).GARDASIL is the only cervical cancer vaccine that helps protect against 4 types of HPV: 2 types that cause 70% of cervical cancer cases, and 2 more types that cause 90% of genital warts cases. GARDASIL is for girls and young women ages 9 to 26.
GARDASIL is the only cervical cancer vaccine that helps protect against 4 types of HPV: 2 types that cause 70% of cervical cancer cases, and 2 more types that cause 90% of genital warts cases. GARDASIL is for girls and young women ages 9 to 26.GARDASIL is given as a series of 3 injections over 6 months (0, 2 months, 6 months). Getting all 3 doses will allow you or your daughter to get the full benefits of GARDASIL.
Other Immunizations Available in Health Services
Hepatitis A
Cost: $65.00 per shot
Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease. The Hepatitis A vaccine consists of two shots given at least 6 months apart.
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Cost: $80.00 per shot
The varicella vaccine consists of 2 shots given 4 to 8 weeks apart.