MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Cost Students $6.00 per shot
Faculty/Staff $13.00 per shot
TD (Tetanus/Diphtheria) or Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis)
Cost Students $6.00 per shot
Faculty/Staff $13.00 per shot
HEPATITIS B
Although it is not required, Hepatitis B immunization is highly recommended for college students by both the American College Health Association (ACHA) and the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practice (ACIP).
Hepatitis B is a serious, potentially fatal disease that can cause long-term liver damage. Infection may occur from contact with blood or body fluids in situations such as sharing a toothbrush or razor, tattooing, body piercing, or using injectable drugs. In addition, the transfer of Hepatitis B through sexual contact is 100 times more prevalent than the transmission of HIV/AIDS.
the immunization schedule consists of 3 doses.
| Dosage for Students | Single Injection | Total Series |
| Pediatric (Under age 20) | $16.00 | $48.00 |
| Adult (Age 20 or older) | $31.00 | $91.00 |
Staff and faculty add $5.00 to the cost of each injection. Some departments on campus require their employees to be immunized for Hepatitis B.
MENINGITIS
SIUE Health Service offers this immunization to combat the serious, potentially fatal disease of bacterial meningitis. Although it is not required, it is highly recommended for college students that live in residence halls by the American College Health Association (ACHA) and the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practice (ACIP). There have been NO cases
reported at SIUE in the last year.
Meningitis is an infection that can lead to a dangerous swelling of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Either viruses or bacteria can cause the disease. College students have a greater risk of meningococcal infection that the general population because of activities that are often a part of college life, such as smoking, being around someone who smokes, going out to bars, drinking alcohol, and living in close contact with other students. The infection is spread through direct contact with oral secretions. Such contact includes coughing, sharing of toothbrushes or eating utensils, and kissing.
Cost to enrolled students is $85.00 and is a 1 time shot. Immunity lasts 8 to10 years.
HEPATITIS A
Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A Virus (HAV). HAV is found in the stool of persons with hepatitis A. It is usually spread by close personal contact and sometimes by eating food or drinking water containing HAV. This immunization is recommended for travelers to countries where the water and food sources may not be safe from fecal contamination. Several cases have been in the news recently and contributed to food handlers in restaurants who have the disease.
The immunization schedule consists of 2 doses.
| Dosage | Single Injection | Series |
| Pediatric (Under age 19) | $19.00 | $38.00 |
| Adult | $25.00 | $50.00 |
VARICELLA (CHICKENPOX)
This is offered especially to students in the health care field that have not shown immunity to Varicella.
The immunization schedule consists of 2 doses. Single dose cost is approximately $100.
*Note* This is a special order vaccine and must be ordered and paid for in advance.
PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE VACCINE (PPV, PNEUMONIA SHOT)
Pneumococcal disease is a serious disease that causes much sickness and death. People at greater risk from the disease include those 65 & older, the very young, and people with special health problems such as asthma, alcoholism, heart or lung disease, kidney failure, diabetes, HIV infection, or certain types of cancer.
The immunization consists of 1 shot at a cost to students of $27.00. The cost to SIUE employees is $29.00.
TYPHOID
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness cause by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. This immunization is recommended for travelers to countries where the water and food sources may not be safe from fecal contamination.
The immunization consists of 1 shot at a cost to students of $42.00. The cost to SIUE employees is $47.00. Immunity lasts several years.
*Note* This is a special order vaccine and must be ordered and paid for in advance.
INFLUENZA
Influenza is caused by a virus that spreads from infected persons to the nose or throat of others. The "influenza season" in the U.S. is from November to March of each year. The viruses that cause influenza change often. Because of this, influenza vaccine is updated each year by replacing at least one of the vaccine viruses with a newer one. Protection develops about 2 weeks after the shot and usually lasts 4 to 6 months.
There is no cost to students. The shot is offered in October, November, and December until the supply is depleted. As a designated State of Illinois site, the SIUE Health Service offers the shot to state employees at no charge.