See
your doctor about immunizations for college students.
Numerous colleges and universities require incoming freshman
to receive Hepatitis B immunization. This immunization
is given in 3 doses over a 5- to 6-month period. Ask
you doctor if you need to be immunized against Hepatitis B,
and if you do, get the first shot this month so can finish
the series of 3 shots before you leave for college in fall
2008.
Also, before you arrive on-campus in August-September 2008,
you will be asked to provide proof of immunization against
measles and rubella or measles, mumps, and rubella.
Additionally, most colleges recommend incoming freshman who
will live in on-campus housing be immunized against meningitis
(meningococcal disease).
Check the immunization requirements of colleges you have been
accepted to and receive all immunizations you need ahead of schedule. |