Travel Immunizations

The Student Health Center offers a variety of immunizations for travel and to help prevent diseases which might interfere with your academic program or impact your overall health.

Travel Consult

Student Health Center provides Travel Consults for students who are preparing to Travel Internationally, please contact us by phone (707.826.3146) or email (health@humboldt.edu) to initiate the process. Please allow ample time (at least 4-6 weeks) before the actual travel date so you may complete all necessary preparations and paperwork.

Vaccines available at the Student Health Center:

Tdap (adult Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis): Should be updated every 5-10 years;
Other vaccines may be available by special order. Inquire with a nurse at SHC.

More details about “meningitis vaccines”

Meningitis vaccines current status (9/15)

Meningitis is an infection of the membranes and fluid which surround the brain and spinal cord.
Meningitis can be fatal.
Various organisms can cause meningitis, including several bacteria (treated with antibiotics) and viruses, occasionally other organisms.
A family of bacteria called meningococcus is especially severe, and famously can cause outbreaks of disease in young adults living in close quarters, such as residence halls, barracks, prisons, etc.
In the past, most outbreaks were caused by Type A or E meningococcus.
Menactra, which protects against meningococcus A and C, is available and is recommended by infectious disease experts for prevention of meningococcus in college students entering residence halls.
In the last few years, however, outbreaks of meningococcal meningitis on college campuses have been due to Type B meningococcus, which is not contained in the Menactra vaccine.
Two new vaccines which do offer meningococcus B protection have recently been approved for use, although recommendations do not yet exist that they be routinely given to college students.
If you need help arranging for meningococcus vaccination locally, please reach out to us.

Typhoid: Recommended for students traveling to some countries. Please request an appointment by calling (707) 826-3146. Note, this vaccine will need to be ordered and pricing for this vaccination varies and will be at your expense.

If done at the Student Health Center, you will be charged a fee as we do not bill insurance. If you have insurance you may be able to get recommended vaccinations through retail pharmacies at no or low cost.

The Public Health Department of Humboldt County, Eureka

The Public Health Department has a variety of travel immunizations available by appointment.

Phone: 707-268-2108 Call for appointments

Public Health Department Immunization Price List

Local Pharmacies:

Vaccinations are also available at local pharmacies and they are able to bill insurance. Insurance coverage for travel vaccinations varies widely. Consult your local pharmacy for more details.

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