To be allowed to attend college students must first have the required immunizations such as Meningococcal conjugate. After the age of 19, students are not eligible for free vaccinations so juniors and seniors are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

The Meningococcal conjugate is the only required shot which protects against the Meningococcal bacterial infection that could be fatal. Other vaccinations are not required but are recommended by most colleges. The HPV, Tdap and Chicken pox vaccine are all highly recommended. HPV is a three shot series to protect girls from cervical cancer later in life. Tdap is a tetanus booster that works against whooping cough that could break ribs.

Students have an opportunity to get the shots for free on May 2 from 9:30-10:45 A.M..  Sign up information is located in the nurse’s office. Students must be “Texas Vaccine for Children” eligible (Medicaid, no insurance, insurance that does not cover vaccines, American Indian or Alaskan native). For additional information call 2-1-1 or refer to www.carevan.org