Immunization Requirements and Vaccinations at Foothill College
Who needs to provide proof of immunizations before enrolling at Foothill College?
At the current time, US Citizens do not need to provide proof of any immunizations. International Students must provide written proof of having received the following vaccines:
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
- Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test.
See immunization list below for information about both.
Available Immunizations
If you are in need of any immunizations, they are available to all registered Foothill College students at Instant Urgent Care.
(Prices listed below are estimated and subject to change at any time.)
$35
Seasonal flu shots are available during fall months while supplies last. There is no administrative fee for the flu shot.
$70 per shot
Given as one injection. One dose of MMR is recommended for people born in 1957 or later if they have not been previously vaccinated. A second dose may be required in some work or school settings. This vaccine is required for transfer to most colleges and universities.
$50 per shot
If you have not had at least three basic tetanus-diphtheria shots in your lifetime, you must complete the series. All adults need a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 5 to 10 years.
$75 per shot
Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. Immunization is recommended for people traveling to certain countries or those with chronic health conditions. The virus can be contracted through contaminated food or water or illegal drug use.
- First dose: Now.
- Second dose: 6 to 12 months after the first dose.
$65 per shot (series of three)
Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease spread through contact with infected blood or body fluids. Immunization is recommended for adolescents and adults.
- First dose: Anytime.
- Second dose: one to two months after first dose.
- Third dose: four to six months after first dose.
Note: All three doses are required for full and lasting immunity.
$190 per shot (series of three)
The HPV vaccine helps protect against HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18.
- First dose: now.
- Second dose: two months after first dose.
- Third dose: six months after first dose.
$10 skin test
This test checks for possible exposure to tuberculosis. It is not a vaccine.
$110 per shot (series of two)
Varicella is a common childhood disease. Adolescents and adults who did not have chicken pox before age 13 need a two-dose vaccine series given four to eight weeks apart.
If you have had chicken pox, you do not need the vaccine. A varicella titer can determine immunity; a fee applies for this blood test.
Many allied health programs require proof of vaccination or immunity before program entry.
Vaccination Risks
Are you concerned about health risks from any vaccine? Vaccines are among the safest medicines available. Two common side effects are a sore arm or a low-grade fever.A vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing a severe allergic reaction.
However, the potential risks associated with diseases these vaccines prevent are much greater than the potential risks associated with the vaccines themselves.However, if you are pregnant or are likely to become pregnant within 3 months, you should not receive the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine.
If You Have a History of Allergic Reactions
Please let us know in advance if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medication.
Immunization Resources
MAIN CLINIC
Park Alameda
976 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 792-5200
Other Clinic Locations include: East Valley Clinic (San Jose), South County Clinic (San Martin), Fair Oaks Clinic (Sunnyvale).
For more information, visit scctravelclinic.org.
976 Lenzen Avenue, Suite 1300
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 792-5200
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