Recommended Vaccinations
Hepatitis A (HAV)
Hepatitis A (HAV) - is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. Hepatitis A is found in the stool of an infected person. It is typically spread by close personal contact and by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. The vaccine is commonly recommended for travel but is also widely given as a routine immunization. It is a series of 2 injections given over a 6-12 month period of time.
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/A/index.htm
Hepatitis B (HBV)
Hepatitis B (HBV) - is a serious infection of the liver caused by a virus. Some people develop chronic HBV disease that can lead to liver damage and liver cancer. The disease is typically transmitted sexually but can be passed through all body secretions. The virus is virulent (hard to kill) and even lives in dried secretions on inanimate objects up to seven days. The virus is 100 times more infectious than HIV.
There is a vaccine to protect against the hepatitis B virus. It is commonly recommended for travel but it is also widely given as a routine immunization. The vaccine series is 3 injections which are typically spread over 6 months. There is also an option of an accelerated schedule with the administration of this vaccine.
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/B/index.htm
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) - is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the US. It causes genital warts and cervical cancer. HPV can also cause anal warts, a risk factor for anal cancer.
There are two vaccines approved by the FDA, Gardasil and Cervarix. The UHC recommends and stocks only the Gardasil vaccine as it provides broader coverage than Cervarix. Gardasil protects against 4 major types of HPV. It is recommended for both females and males ages 14 through 26. The vaccine series consists of 3 injections that are given over a 6-month period of time.
Students may be eligible to receive the vaccine at a reduced cost. For more information, please contact the Nurse Specialty Clinic at 541 346-2739.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/hpv/default.htm
Meningitis
Meningitis - meningococcal disease is a rare but serious infection caused by either bacteria or a virus. The disease is typically transmitted via air droplets of respiratory secretions and direct contact with an infected person - sharing items such as cigarettes, drinking glasses or through intimate contact.
The American College Health Association recommends that undergraduate college students, particularly those living in dormitories or other group settings, consider getting the vaccine to reduce their risk for meningococcal disease. Besides college students, the vaccine is frequently recommended for travelers to sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia.
The vaccines provide protection against the most common strains of bacterial meningities; serogroups A, C, Y and W-135. They give no protection against viral meningitis.
There are three vaccines distributed in the US: Menactra, Menveo, and Menomune. The UHC stocks only Menactra and Menveo as these provide longer protection than the older Menomune vaccine. Menactra, licensed in 2005, is approved for individuals 2-55 years. It is effective for up to 5 years. Menveo, licensed in early 2010, is approved for persons 11-55 years. Because it is a new vaccine, the manufacture does not specify the duration of protection but reports it to be effective for longer than the Menomune vaccine.
http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/index.html
http://www.acha.org/projects_programs/meningitis/disease_info.cfm#overview
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis - are serious diseases. Tetanus is caused by bacteria that enter the body through a cut or wound. Diptheria and pertussis are airborne diseases most commonly transmitted by people coughing and sneezing.
Tetanus/diphtheria (Td) vaccine has been used for many years as a booster (supplemental dose) for adolescents and adults. It does not provide protection against pertussis.
Td vaccine is typically given to adolescents and adults every 10 years. Under some circumstances, such as a dirty wound or travel to developing nations, an additional dose may be recommended if it has been 5 years since the last dose of vaccine.
Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap), was licensed in 2005 for ages 19 through 64. Tdap, is similar to Td, but also provides protection against pertussis. A once only dose of Tdap, instead of Td, is recommended when it comes time for a booster dose or if 5 years have passed since the last dose of Td vaccine.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/tetanus/default.htm
Varicella (chickenpox)
Varicella (chickenpox) - is a common childhood virus that is very contagious. It is typically spread by coughing and sneezing and by direct contact with the lesions. It is usually a mild disease but can have serious complications for infants and adults. Anyone who has not received 2 doses of the vaccine or has not had the disease should be vaccinated.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/varicella/default.htm
Contact Information
Records drop-off locations in the Health Center:
Clinic C
Reception Desk
After Hours drop box (outside 13th street entrance)
Mailing Address:
1232 University of Oregon Eugene OR 97403-1232
ATTENTION: Measles / Mumps Compliance
Phone: 541-346-2764
Fax: 541-346-2747
Email: uhcmeasl@uoregon.edu