Immunizations

Staying up to date on your vaccines and immunizations not only protects you but also the people around you. Vaccines are recommended throughout people's lives; most adults are not aware of the many vaccines recommended for them. In fact, only about 1 in 5 adults are up to date, leaving many vulnerable. The Drexel Student Health Center has the vaccines you need that are required by the University. These requirements follow the American College Health Association (ACHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. To address an administrative hold on your account or upload forms for University compliance, please see the Office of Health Insurance and Immunizations for further details. Below is a list of vaccines required, recommended, and some additional you may consider based on discussions with your healthcare provider. To receive a vaccine at Student Health, you must schedule an appointment to be seen.

Vaccines Required at Drexel University

Vaccine	Why you need it and the dosage required
Hepatitis B (HepB)	Hepatitis B can develop into a serious disease resulting in long-term health problems, including liver damage, liver failure, liver cancer, and even death. All adults younger than 60 are recommended to complete a 2- or 3-dose series of hepatitis B vaccine, depending on the brand. 4 weeks between dose 1 and 2, 8 weeks (about 2 months) between dose 2 and 3, and 16 weeks (about 3 and a half months) between dose 1 and 3
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap, Td)	Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. If you have never received a dose of Tdap, you need to get a Tdap shot now. After that, you need a Tdap or Td booster dose every 10 years.
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)	The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). You need 2 doses of MMR at least 4 weeks apart.
Varicella (Chickenpox)	Varicella is a common and very contagious childhood viral illness. It also protects against shingles. If you have never had chickenpox, you need 2 doses of the Varicella vaccine 4 weeks apart
Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY)	Protects from infections of the brain and spinal cord lining, and bloodstream infections. You also will need this vaccine if you are a first-year college student living in a residence hall and (1) you have not had a dose since turning 16, or (2) it has been more than 5 years since your last dose.

Vaccines Strongly Recommended But Optional

Vaccine	Why you should get it
Influenza (Flu)	Protects against the four influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. Recommended annually
COVID-19	Protects people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and dying. Recommended annually
Hepatitis A (HepA)	You need this vaccine if you have a specific risk factor for hepatitis A or simply want to be protected from this disease. The vaccine is usually given in 2 doses, 6–18 months (about 1 and a half years) apart

Vaccines Recommended But Optional - Not Offered at DSHC

Vaccine	Recommendations
Meningococcal B (MenB, MenABCWY)	You may need MenB if you have one of several health conditions and boosters if your risk is ongoing. If you are age 16 through 23, you can discuss getting MenB vaccine with your healthcare provider, even if you do not have a high-risk condition
Mpox	You need the 2-dose series of mpox vaccine (Jynneos) if you are at risk due to known or suspected exposure to someone with mpox or if you have certain sexual practices that increase your risk of exposure to mpox. Talk with your healthcare provider

Vaccines Offered at Student Health

COVID-19
Hepatitis A (HepA)
Hepatitis B (HepB)
Humann papillomavirus (HPV)
Influenza (Flu)
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY)
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap, Td)
Varicella (Chickenpox)

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