Vaccines

Vaccines Prevent Disease!

Don’t let sickness interrupt your college plans.

Health Services stocks and administers all the vaccines listed on this page. 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.

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.

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 everyone on campus.

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.