ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW Requirement for Meningitis Vaccine

Beginning September 1, 2008, new regulations passed by the Nevada Division of Health require that, any freshman college student under the age of 23 may not live in on-campus housing unless vaccinated against Neisseria meningiditis (Meningococcus) unless excused because of medical or religious reasons.

Click here for more information from UNR Student Health Center Medical Director Dr. Cheryl Hug-English.

Menactra the vaccine for meningitis is available at the Student Health Center

The vaccine is good for 10 years, only 1 shot is required and cost is $95. For more information on Menactra or meningitis, please see the CDC website. For questions, please contact the Student Health Center at (775) 784-6598.

Tobacco Cessation Classes

The Student Health Center is offering FREE tobacco cessation classes. For more information or to sign up please call: (775) 682-9224.

HPV vaccine for cervical cancer and genital warts is now available at the Student Health Center

A series of three injections over a six month period is required. The cost of the vaccine is $140 per shot. Please see the CDC website for additional information. For questions, please contact the Student Health Center at (775) 784-6598.

Supplemental Student Insurance Information

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