Vaccination Information
Why are vaccines so important?
Vaccines are effective against preventing life- threatening illnesses by boosting or creating your body’s natural immunity to diseases. Viral and bacterial infections that are mild for some can be very serious and deadly for others. Increasing vaccinations help to decrease risk of outbreaks of illness as well as help keep you healthy.
What vaccinations are recommended when coming to UWO?
HPV vaccine (completed series)
Meningitis vaccine (Completed series for both For Meningitis ACWY and Meningitis B)
Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) – Updated within the last 10 years
What vaccinations are recommended yearly and why?
Influenza vaccine- Recommend Yearly and can be given through Flu Clinics on campus
Covid 19 vaccine- Recommend Yearly updated vaccine, may be able to be given through clinics held on campus.
**The SHC often partners with Walgreens to hold Influenza (Flu) clinics on campus. They work with your medical insurance for cost coverage and provide lower or no cost options if needed. They have at times been also able to provide Covid boosters if desired (and covered by insurance).
**The SHC does have Influenza vaccine in stock during the Fall and Winter months for a fee if needed and unable to attend a Flu Clinc that is set up.
Are vaccines safe?
YES! Vaccines are extremely safe. They work with your body to imitate the virus or bacteria so your body will form defenses (antibodies) against them. These antibodies will help protect you from developing a viral or bacterial infection (or have less pronounced symptoms) in the future if you are exposed.
What MYTHS are there around Vaccines that I should be aware of?
Do vaccines cause illness?
No, You may have a local reaction of redness, irritation, and itching at the injection site. You may experience other mild side effects (slight fever, tiredness) as your body builds immunity.
Do vaccines cause Autism?
No, there are NO links between any vaccines and Autism Disorder.
Are there Microchips in vaccines?
No, there are NO microchips in any vaccine. There is nothing in them that could track or allow someone else to monitor your activity.
I don’t need to be vaccinated because I’m sure everyone else is.
Herd immunity occurs when enough people in a community are immunized against diseases so there is a significant decrease in the chance of an outbreak. Specific people: infants, pregnant women, and people who are immunocompromised from illnesses or medications rely on herd immunity to keep them safe. Do your part, stay immunized, and make sure you are part of the Herd!
You shouldn’t get more than 1 vaccine at once.
Vaccines are designed, created, and studied to be given individually as well as with other vaccines. Some vaccines are created as a combination to reduce the number of injections and clinic visits. Your body will sort out the different vaccines and create the immunity needed.
Additional Resources
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/myths-facts.html
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology: https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/conditions-library/allergies/vaccine-myth-fact
Pan American Health Organization: https://www.paho.org/en/topics/immunization/debunking-immunization-myths
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Spring Hours:
Monday: 8am-4:30pm
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Sat & Sun: Closed
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