Recommended Immunizations
Your health, well-being, and safety is our concern. Based on recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American College Health Association, USF Health Promotion Services strongly encourages students to be vaccinated for the following:
| Disease | Recommendation | Additional Reading* |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Recommended for individuals traveling to countries with a high prevalence of Hepatitis A. This includes Central American, South America, Asia (except Japan), Africa, and Eastern Europe | Download PDF: Hepatitis A |
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) |
Approved for males and females age 9-26 years old | Download PDF: Genital HPV: The Facts |
| Meningococcal Disease (Meningitis) |
Many college students may have already been vaccinated against four types of Meningococcal disease (A, C, W, Y). It is important to understand that the Meningococcal B vaccine was only recently approved by the FDA in 2014, and is the cause of the latest infections on college campuses. Therefore, it is highly recommended that students moving into the residence halls, be vaccinated now with the Meningococcal B Vaccine. |
Download PDF: Meningococcal Vaccines |
| Tetanus | A booster shot is needed once every ten years |
Download PDF: Tetanus, Diptheria Pertussi (Tdap) Vaccine Download PDF: Tetanus and Diptheria Vaccine (Td) |
| Polio | Recommended for individuals traveling to regions where polio is common. This includes some but not all of the countries in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East | Download PDF: Polio Vaccine |
| Varicella (Chickenpox) | Anyone who has never had the disease or been immunized against it should receive this vaccination | Download PDF: Chickenpox Vaccine |
* Additional Readings are CDC Vaccine Information Statements