Immunization and Allergy Shots

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Flu Clinics

Vaccine is available now for protection against seasonal flu. This vaccine is recommended by the SMU Health Center and other health agencies. The timing and duration of seasonal flu outbreaks can vary. Spread of seasonal flu can begin as early as October and occur as late as March. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a seasonal flu vaccination each flu season. The flu vaccine administered in January 2009 will not protect you for the upcoming flu season.

The Health Center is offering flu shots for $25.00.  The cost for students insured with Aetna student insurance program is $5.00 with Aetna paying $20.00.  The University pays the cost for benefit eligible employees, retirees and retiree spouses.  Employee spouses may purchase shots for $25.00.

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Flu Shot clinic schedule:

FINAL FLU SHOT CLINICS
Thurs, Oct 22, 10:30-2:30 at Hughes Trigg Benefits Fair (faculty and staff)

Flu shots will be available to students during regular immunization clinic hours  (Tues. 1:30-3; Weds. 9-11; 1:30-3:30) in the health center as long as supplies last.

Dallas County Health and Human Services are recommending the following to keep our campus community healthy:

  • Get vaccinated. 

  • If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms (fever/chills, cough, body aches), it is important to see a medical provider early.  To be effective, antiviral medications should be started within 48 hours after symptoms begin.

  • Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze with either a disposable tissue or your sleeve.

  • Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer frequently.

  • Persons who may have flu should stay at home to avoid spreading the illness to others.  

     For 24-hour medical advice, please call SMU’s Nurse Response Line at 214-768-2141. 


Allergy Clinics

No appointment needed.

  • Mondays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Tuesdays 9:00 am -11 :30 pm
  • Thursdays. 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Allergy Injection Release Form for Staff and Students Requiring Allergy Injections

Cost:

  • $25 per allergy shot visit (new prices start September 1, 2008)

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Immunization Clinics

No appointment needed for the immunization clinics.

  • Tuesdays 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Wednesdays 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
     

Costs:

  • Hepatitis A $75.00 per dose (requires 2 doses)
  • Hepatitis B $70.00 per dose (requires 3 doses)
  • TwinRIX ( A & B ) $110.00 per dose (requires 3 doses)
  • DT Tetanus $30.00
  • Tdap (Adacel) $50.00
  • Meningitis ( Menactra ) $120.00
  • HPV (Gardasil) $160.00 per dose (requires 3 doses)
  • TB skin test $15.00 (must return 48-72 hours for results, not available on Thursdays)
  • MMR $60.00
  • Flu shots TBA

Injection Administration Fee $15 (Does not apply to flu shots or TB test)

HPV Vaccine

Gardasil, the new HPV vaccine, is now available at the Health Center. The HPV vaccine protects against 4 major types of HPV. These include 2 types that cause about 70% of cervical cancer and 2 types that cause about 90% of genital warts. The vaccine is recommended for females 13 to 26 years of age.ge.

The vaccine is given in a series of three shots. The second shot is given two months after the 1st dose, and the third shot is given six months after the 1st dose. No appointment is needed during regular vaccine clinic hours.

Cost:

  • $160 per dose.

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Meningitis Vaccine

One of the vaccinations offered at the Medical Clinic is the vaccine that protects against meningococcal disease. This disease is a rare but potentially fatal bacterial infection that can cause meningitis, which is an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) states that college freshmen living in residence halls are at moderately increased risk for meningococcal disease as compared to other individuals their age. The ACIP does not recommend that the level of increased risk among college freshmen warrants any specific changes in their living situations. Parents and students are encouraged to make an informed choice about whether or not to be immunized.

For more information, visit the web site at the Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/meningococcal_g.htm

Meningitis Vaccination Clinic

Cost:

  • $120 per dose.

This vaccination is offered during the immunization clinic times on Wednesdays, 9-11 AM and 1:30 - 3:30 PM.  No appointment is necessary. This vaccine may be charged to your student account..

Please refer to the SMU website for further updates on health issues and other immunization schedules.

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