Immunizations for school

**sweetdaisy** · 05-02-2006, 12:58 PM

I have to fuss for a moment...maybe two.

I've decided to go back to school in hopes of a career change in the future. However, in October of 2004, apparently it became state law that a student must have 2 doses of Mumps, Measles, Rubella vaccine and 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine. Which is fine. Most students this is not a problem for, but unfortunately it was for me.

First, when I was a baby, apparently they only did a Measles/Rubella vaccination. So, I was lacking mumps. Plus, I couldn't find proof of anymore than just one dose.

So I chose to start my vaccines (no biggie) today and got my first Hep B & the MMR...OMG they HURT! The kicker is that my insurance doesn't cover it! They only cover vaccines up to the age of 19! I'm now out $131, never mind the fact I get to repeat it a couple more times.

Is this a nationwide requirement now? Or is this just another silly move on the state's part to protect us from ourselves? I was a student long enough to get 2 degrees already and have never had an issue with MMR or Hep B. WHAT'S THE DEAL???

**Midtowner** · 05-02-2006, 01:01 PM

I had to do the same thing sweetdaisy. It was a true PITA.

The good news is that most schools will give you about 6 months to get it figured out, and many have on-site vaccination servicese to save you a little $.

**sweetdaisy** · 05-02-2006, 01:05 PM

awesome. didn't know they had they "discounted" vaccines. I'll check with the campus clinic to see about it. Thanks for the info.

Did this irritate you too? I don't mind the first round, but sheesh! It seems excessive.

And my arms hurt.

**escan** · 05-02-2006, 01:10 PM

Keep in mind, it's also to protect others as well.

**Midtowner** · 05-02-2006, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by sweetdaisy

awesome. didn't know they had they "discounted" vaccines. I'll check with the campus clinic to see about it. Thanks for the info.

Did this irritate you too? I don't mind the first round, but sheesh! It seems excessive.

And my arms hurt.

It seems a valid concern for the state and these schools to have. When you get an education, the state has alot riding on you passing if you're at a public school. If you get one of these diseases, your education and the state's investment are set back seriously.

It seems a minimal investment which can turn about a great deal of good.