You can try to obtain a copy of your immunization record from your high school or your health care provider’s office.

If you received any vaccinations in the state of Nevada, you may be able to locate immunization information on the State of Nevada online immunization tracking website, WebIZ.

If not obtainable, you may need to start the adult series of the vaccination over or elect to be tested for immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella by a simple blood test. You can ask to speak to a Student Health Center registered nurse to discuss your questions, needs, and options.

Required: Nevada requires that all students who attend courses on campus provide documentation of certain immunizations unless excused by religious belief or medical condition. Please refer to the Immunizations page for more information.

Recommended: Students are strongly encouraged to be immunized against the major vaccine-preventable diseases that can disrupt their studies and may pose more serious complications. Basic recommended immunizations include:

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): most often given as a combined series called MMR. The recommendation is a series of 2 shots.
• Tetanus: The World Health Organization recommends a tetanus booster every 10 years. However, if it has been more than 5 years and a student has an injury that could pose tetanus risk, they will be encouraged to have another at that time.
• Pertussis: Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. It is recommended that adults get a one-time booster with the Tdap vaccine. This is especially important for those in contact with infants younger than 12 months of age. This booster also includes tetanus and diphtheria vaccines
• Polio: completion of the childhood series.
• Chickenpox (Varivax)
• Neisseria Meningitidis (meningitis) vaccination: Meningitis is a dangerous inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord.
• Hepatitis B:  (Engerix- a three dose vaccine) (Heplisav- a two dose vaccine) or a 2 or 3 series vaccine, dependent on manufacturer, is recommended for everyone.
• HPV: Gardasil, the vaccine for human papilloma virus (HPV) is available at the SHC. It is a series of three vaccines given over a six-month period, and protects against the most common forms of HPV which can cause cervical cancer and genital warts. It is recommended for females ages 9-45 years of age and is also approved for use in men. Please ask a nurse for the current price. There are discount programs available through the manufacturer, and a nurse will be able to determine if a student qualifies for a reduced price.
• Influenza (Flu): 1 shot yearly. It is especially recommended for those with higher-risk health conditions such as chronic respiratory disease (such as asthma), diabetes, or chronic heart, kidney, or immune system disease. The flu vaccine is offered free to UNLV students each year.
• Tuberculin skin test: Not a vaccination, but if never tested, if it has been several years, if you have identifiable risk factors, or if you arriving from a country with increased incidents of TB, you should consider getting a tuberculin skin test to check for exposure to active TB. To be effective, TB treatment needs to begin as early as possible.
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Yes, the SHC has all basic vaccines available. Please call the Student Health Center to make an appointment or inquire about immunization services.

Yes, a TB (tuberculosis) skin testing (PPD) can be done through a nurse’s visit. Please contact the Student Health Center to speak with a nurse and/or schedule an appointment time.

The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHI) is a comprehensive health plan that provides a full range of medical coverage, including in/out patient services, specialty care, emergency care, hospitalization and mental health care, as well as dental and pharmacy coverage. The plan is available to international students and graduate students taking three or more credit hours. This plan is not to be confused with the student health program fee that all registered students pay for fall, spring, and summer sessions.

The Student Health Insurance provides services beyond those available through the Student Health Center for eligible on and off campus medical services. You may sign up via the web for the Student Health Insurance or by picking up an enrollment packet at the Student Health Center or Bursar's Office prior to the beginning of fall, spring, and summer sessions.

All admitted and enrolled students at UNLV who have paid the student health fees as a part of registration are eligible to see any of the physicians, nurse practitioners, specialty providers, and registered nurses at the SHC for no charge, regardless of insurance. Any fees incurred during the appointment will be discussed at the time of service.

SHC does not bill private insurance (insurance other than SHI).All admitted and enrolled students at UNLV who have paid the health fee are eligible to see any of the physicians, nurse practitioners, specialty providers, and registered nurses at the SHC for no charge, regardless of insurance. Any fees incurred during the appointment will be discussed at the time of service. It is possible the student can bill their private insurance carrier for reimbursement (please contact your insurance carrier for more information).

Student Health Insurance (SHI): Students enrolled in SHI may use their insurance to purchase prescriptions at the SHC pharmacy. There is $20 co-pay for medications on the insurance formulary. If you purchase your prescription at an outside pharmacy, you will pay 50% of the cost of the medication, and it is subject to your deductible.

Private Insurance:  SHC is unable to bill private insurance plans (insurance other than SHI). Students not enrolled in SHI may purchase medications at the on-site pharmacy and might be able to submit the bill to their own insurance for reimbursement (consult with your insurance carrier for details.) Students not enrolled in SHI may also purchase medications at any community pharmacy.