Vaccines
Vaccines Prevent Disease!
Don’t let sickness interrupt your college plans.
Health Services stocks and administers all the vaccines listed below. No appointment is necessary to receive most vaccines listed.
We encourage you to contact your insurance carrier for coverage details. Health Services accepts most insurance plans. Call (208) 426-1459 for more information.
Note: Patients who are Idaho residents under the age of 19 will not be covered for vaccines administered at Health Services. A cash price is available for those patients still wanting to be vaccinated at Health Services. Idaho patients under the age of 19 wanting insurance to cover vaccines need to visit a provider of the Idaho Vaccines for Children program. For current information please visit the Immunizations page on the Idaho Health and Welfare site.
What vaccines should I get while I am in college?
The following vaccines are recommended for most college-age students and are available at Health Services. The COVID-19 Vaccine is available on campus the Boise State Vaccination Clinic.
| Vaccination | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | Recommended for anyone born after 1957 who has not had chicken pox. |
| Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) | Booster recommended one time for all adults. |
| Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) | Booster recommended every 10 years. |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) | 1 booster in adulthood. |
| Meningococcal (Meningitis) | Recommended for ages 16-23; a booster is recommended if the vaccine was given prior to 16 years of age. |
| Meningococcal Serogroup B | Adolescents and young adults 16 through 23 years old, especially those living in campus housing |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended for all individuals. |
| Gardasil (HPV) | Recommended for both males and females ages 9-26 years. |
| Influenza (Flu) | Recommended for everyone on campus on a yearly basis. |
| Covid-19 | Recommended for all students, faculty, and staff. Available through the Boise State Public Health Office Vaccination Clinic. |
Traveling Abroad?
Tune up your health before you go. Health Services is now offering a comprehensive travel health resource for all Boise State students, faculty and staff, and all dependents. Learn more about the Traveler’s Health Assessment.
Vaccine Information Statements
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine.