Immunizations

Immunizations are effective

Immunizations are one of the most effective ways of preventing illness and reducing symptoms of illness. For evidence, see Vaccinations Work.

How to get immunizations

U-M students and other UHS patients (see Who can use UHS?) can get immunizations (vaccinations) at UHS for a fee, described below.

Please schedule an appointment by calling 734-764-8320, or see How to Get Health Care.

If you are planning to travel, please schedule an appointment at least 4 weeks before intended travel because some vaccines take several weeks to take effect -- see Travel Health Services.

If you are less than age 18, you need consent from a parent or guardian -- please use the Consent for Treatment of a Minor form.

If you want to complete an immunization series and got your first dose(s) outside UHS, arrange to send records of your previous dose(s), with your name and injection dates, via:

Fax to 734-936-3063
Email to [email protected]
Deliver to Health Information Management, suite 0140, ground floor, University Health Service, 207 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1050

Costs and insurance

If you cannot access this prices heet or want help in understanding it, please call 734-764-8320 for assistance.

Prices for Immunizations (PDF)

Please check your insurance coverage; patients are responsible for payment of any costs that insurance does not cover.

Immunizations are also available at:

Local pharmacies
Your primary care provider / home health care provider
Washtenaw County Health Department for individuals without insurance, with Medicaid, or those who cannot get vaccination elsewhere; call 734-544-6700 to schedule an appointment

Are you a new student (or parent) who wants to submit immunization records?

See U-M's Health Response site for more information.

Do you need a copy of your immunization records from UHS?

See Health Records.

What immunizations are required or recommended?

Reporting of immunizations is required for students in Michigan Housing; highly recommended for all others

All U-M students residing in Michigan Housing are required to submit their vaccination histories, including whether or not they received:

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine
Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine
Polio vaccine
Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
Chicken pox/varicella vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine

Immunizations highly recommended but not required to report:

Meningitis B vaccine
Hepatitis A vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine (may be required for some healthcare workers)
Influenza vaccine – yearly (may be required for some healthcare workers)
Human papillomavirus (HPV)

More information on these immunizations is available from the CDC.

What immunizations do you need?

To learn your recommended immunizations, you can:

Visit a healthcare provider for recommendations
Take a quiz from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
For travel-related immunizations, see Travel Health Services.