Vaccinations & Antibody Titers
UHS offers a wide range of vaccinations, as well as a nurse consultation appointment, to review what vaccines may be recommended for you based on current vaccination guidelines.
UHS recommends the following vaccines based on risk factors specific to college students:
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
- Hepatitis A (HepA)
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Polio (IPV)
- Meningococcal Vaccine (ACWY)
- Meningococcal Vaccine (B)
- Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap or DTP)
- Varicella (VZV, chicken pox)
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
For travel vaccinations, see Travel Health.
UW-Madison’s vaccine disclosure policy
All students must share their vaccination status for several common communicable diseases as part of UW–Madison’s vaccination disclosure policy. View instructions and more information.
Make an appointment
Call 608-265-5600 (option 1)
Note: Not all appointments are bookable online. If you don’t see an appointment, call UHS to schedule.
Getting vaccinated at UHS
Vaccine appointments
UHS can provide a nurse consultation to review what vaccines may be recommended for you based on current vaccination guidelines and to administer vaccines.
Vaccination costs
While most services at UHS are available at no cost, vaccinations require a fee (covered for members of the Student Health Insurance Plan).
Multiple vaccinations
Some vaccinations are given in a series of more than one injection. With documentation, students may receive one or more injections at UHS and one or more of the series elsewhere.
Vaccinations available at UHS
On occasion, there are national shortages on certain vaccines. Some vaccinations are not offered at UHS, and you may need to see a provider outside of UHS.
Antibody titer testing
If you are not sure of your immunity status, or if you do not have copies of your vaccination records, you can receive antibody titer testing. This is a blood test that will help you understand whether you are immune to certain diseases either by having received a vaccine or by a past infection.
Titer tests available at UHS
- Hepatitis B
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rabies
- Rubella
- Varicella
Fees for titer testing
Titer testing at UHS requires a fee. If you receive titer testing at a provider outside of UHS, your personal insurance may cover the cost of testing.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Immunization review forms that need a medical professional signature can be completed by a UHS provider. There is a $25 fee for completion.
If you are not sure of your immunity status, or if you do not have copies of your vaccination records, you can receive antibody titer testing. This is a blood test that will help you understand whether you are immune to certain diseases and whether additional vaccines may be recommended.
Getting more than one vaccine at the same visit when recommended may be appropriate. It can help you stay protected with fewer trips to your healthcare provider. Talk with your healthcare provider about your individual health needs and what works best for your schedule.
Any vaccine can cause side effects. These are usually minor (for example, a sore arm or low-grade fever) and go away within a few days. Depending on the vaccine, side effects may differ. During your appointment, we will review anticipated side effects and offer a copy of the CDC Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) for each vaccine you receive.
Animal bites and bat exposures, if untreated, can lead to serious skin infections and rabies. Call UHS to speak with the nursing staff if you have concerns about an animal bite or bat exposure.
Animal bites: If you are bitten, wash the area with soap and water apply pressure to stop bleeding, and an ice pack to help with swelling. If the wound is minor and the animal has a current rabies vaccination, keep the wound clean and covered, and watch for signs of infection. Animal bites can and should be reported to Public Health Madison & Dane County Animal Services Officers.
Bat exposure: Bats pose a unique health risk due to high level of rabies within the bat population and cases of transmission of rabies when no bite or scratch wounds are visible. The bat should be collected and submitted to the Department of Public Health for testing, which may eliminate the need for immunizations.