Make sure your child is protected against the flu!!!!!!!!!

Click here for the Informed Consent Form (PDF) to be filled out
and mailed or faxed to Intravene if the student is under 18 years of age.

All students can complete their immunization requirements and be protected against serious health threats to college students by taking advantage of the immunization clinic offered during Summer Orientation.  Intravene, a Lynchburg Virginia company specializing in immunizations, will offer vaccines on the second day of orientation, Tuesday through Friday on the second floor of Schiffert Health Center.  Please refer to the Schiffert Health Center Health History Form for information regarding required and strongly recommended immunizations. 

The immunization clinic is NOT a substitute for submitting a complete immunization history.  Please have the history completed, insofar as possible, and signed by a care provider.   Intravene will assist you by providing documentation of the vaccines they administer.  Your physician is the best source of advice on obtaining the vaccines required, but some doctors’ offices may not offer all vaccines.  Intravene will offer all vaccines listed below Tuesday through Friday during the July orientation sessions.

Immunizations are required according to Virginia law. Any student who has not provided Schiffert Health Center with a completed record of required immunizations will not be able to course enroll or register for the spring semester.

To receive vaccines during Summer Orientation, please call Intravene at 1-800-272-3944, ext. 2172 for an appointment. Students who are under 18 years of age must have written parental consent to receive immunizations. Click here for the Informed Consent Form (PDF) to be filled out
and mailed or faxed to Intravene if the student is under 18 years of age

Influenza (“the flu”) can lead to medical complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, or ear infections. With the rigorous demands of college life, even a short illness may cause a setback in studies and hinder academic achievement. College students at high risk of complications from the flu such as diabetics or asthmatics or any student who wants to minimize disruption of their routine activities during epidemics should seriously consider being immunized against Influenza.
Learn more from The CDC.
Influenza in the United States
The Influenza Vaccine (PDF)

Meningococcal Meningitis is a serious and sometimes fatal disease which affects the brain and spinal cord. This disease continues to increase on college campuses. There is a safe and effective vaccine which provides protection against 4 of the 5 types of Meningitis. The Commonwealth of Virginia requires vaccination against meningococcal disease or a signed waiver for all incoming full-time students at Virginia Tech and other public four-year institutions of higher education. Vaccination must be received and documentation provided prior to enrollment at Virginia Tech.
Learn more from The CDC.
Meningococcal Disease
The Meningococcal Vaccine (PDF)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection that can cause severe liver damage and can lead to death. Hepatitis B is an infection that is passed through blood and body fluids (sexual contact, sharing of needles or razors, tattooing or piercing, contact sports). According to the CDC statistics, every year in the United States approximately 240,000 people are infected with hepatitis B and there are approximately 0.75 to 1.0 million chronic carriers of hepatitis B virus in the United States, one third of who do not know the source of their infection. The CDC also states that in some settings, the hepatitis B virus can be up to 100 times more contagious than the AIDS virus. 
Learn more from The CDC.
Hepatitis B
The Hepatitis B Vaccine (PDF)

Gardasil is a vaccine which protects against the 4 major types of the 40 types of HPV. HPV (Genital Human Papillomavirus) is the virus which as been associated with cervical cancer. Of these 4 types 2 can cause about 70% of cervical cancer and 2 can cause about 90% of genital warts. It is recommended for girls 11-12 years of age before exposure to HPV. Once exposed the vaccine will not protect against disease.
Learn more from the CDC.
HPV
HPV Vaccine Information (PDF)

Click here for more information about some of the vaccines available.

Fees:
Influenza - N/A*
   *Fall Influenza Clinic -
   10/28 in the Commonwealth Ballroom
   12/3 in the Old Dominion Ballroom
Meningitis - $110.00

Tetanus/ Diphtheria  - $30.00

Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis (Tdap) - $50.00
Hepatitis A (two injections) - $70.00 each
Hepatitis B (three injections)* - $70.00 each
   *See new requirements on Health Form
M/M/R - $45.00 (Mumps, Measles & Rubella)
Twinrix (three injections) - $110.00 each (Hepatitis A and B)

TB Screening - No Charge

Payable at time of clinic by Cash, Check, Major Credit Card.
For more information call Intravene at 1-800-272-3944, extension 2172.

Sponsored by: Schiffert Health Center