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Immunization Services at 吃瓜爆料 Health Services

吃瓜爆料 Health Services provides several routine vaccines to students. Below is an overview of the available immunizations, fees, and payment options:

Immunizations Offered | Insurance and Payment | Alternative Vaccine Locations | Vaccine Clinics |        Tuberculosis Testing

 
Immunizations Offered:

• Meningitis (Menveo ACWY): $120
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): $90
• Tetanus (Tdap): $40
• Oral Typhoid: Approximately $80 (can be ordered upon request)

Note: 吃瓜爆料 Health Services does not carry the HPV, Hepatitis A, or Hepatitis B vaccines.

 
Insurance and Payment:

• Students with 吃瓜爆料's UnitedHealthcare insurance:
• The charge will be billed to the insurance, with no charge to the student.

Students with other insurance:

• The student will pay the vaccine fee at Health Services (via tuition account, 吃瓜爆料 debit card, or cash).
• After paying, students can submit the receipt to their insurance or medical spending account for reimbursement.

Alternative Vaccine Locations:

• Some common vaccines (like the flu or COVID-19 vaccines) can also be administered at local pharmacies such as CVS or Walgreens using your health insurance.
• We recommend calling ahead to discuss available options as online scheduling may not list all available choices. 

Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics:

• Each Fall semester, 吃瓜爆料 College hosts large flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine clinics, staffed by an outside organization.

Tuberculosis Testing:

• Tuberculosis Skin Testing (TST), also known as PPD testing, is required for certain travel, internships, or employment in healthcare or childcare settings.
• Available for $10.00
• Requires 2 visits:

1. Initial visit for the test
2. Follow-up visit for interpretation of results (2-3 days later)

• Blood Test Screening (Quantiferon Gold Test):
• This blood test is also available for tuberculosis screening and can be discussed during an appointment.

Note: Students can view their PPD results in their Health Services Portal.