Forget The Required Student Vaccinations And Forget Living On Campus Next Fall

Numerous colleges and universities REQUIRE incoming freshman to receive Hepatitis B immunization. Immunization against other illnesses also will be required, but at this point in time receiving a Hepatitis B vaccination is of utmost importance! This is because Hepatitis B vaccination is given in three doses over a 5- to 6-month period; the first shot in the series should be received as soon as possible so there is adequate time to receive the entire vaccination series before leaving for college in fall 2009.

Ask you doctor if you need to be immunized against Hepatitis B and if you do, check the vaccination requirements of the colleges you are likely to attend to see if Hepatitis B immunization is a requirement for living on campus (and maybe for enrolling!). After four years of rigorous high school study, working hard on your extracurricular activities, and completing the complex and difficult college admission process, you don’t want something like missing a vaccination to keep you out of college. Talk with your parents and doctor and take action!

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