Recommended Immunizations
The medical staff at the University Health Center (UHC) recommends proper vaccination of all students at the University to:
- Protect yourself and others
- Avoid serious disease or illness
- Avoid potential complications from diseases
- Avoid missed days/semester of school
Please consider the following vaccinations for your student while they attend UNL:
Some vaccines may be covered by Prescription Assistance Programs.
Some vaccines may be covered by Prescription Assistance Programs.
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
- CDC Info
- Immunization Information
- Single injection every 5-10 years
- Licensed 2005 against whooping cough
- Every student should get one booster dose of Tdap
Meningococcal
- CDC Info
- Immunization Information
- Single Injection
- College students in close contact more susceptible
MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
- CDC Info Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- Immunization Information
- Two Injections
- Required by the University
Hepatitis B
- CDC Info
- Immunization Information
- Three Injections
- Serious viral disease affecting the liver
Hepatitis A
- CDC Info
- Immunization Information
- Two Injections
- Viral disease affecting the liver
- College students traveling outside the United States need Hepatitis A
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- CDC Info
- Immunization Information
- Three Injections
- Can prevent most cases of cervical cancer and genital warts
- Recommended for girls and women 13-26 years of age
- Patient Assistance for the HPV (Gardasil) Vaccine
