Health Screenings, Immunizations and Influenza

Oberlin College may or may not cover some screenings, immunizations, and flu shots. Please check with your health insurance provider.

Health Screenings

US Dept of Health and Human Services info for women and men.
Illinois Dept. of Health site for men.

Immunizations

Immunizations must be given by the Primary Care Physician's Office in order to be covered under Oberlin College Health Plan. Immunizations given at The Board of Health or other immunization clinics cannot be claimed through our insurance.

CDC Information on Travel and Vaccination
List of clinics that provide yellow fever shots (only standard shot required for East Asia and African travel)
Passport Health Clinic and Elyria Health District specialize in travel vaccines
More Vaccination Information (specifically dealing with cost)
Breakdown of Each Vaccine

The above are links for informational purposes only. Consult your health care provider for the most accurate information prior to travel.

The HPV Vaccine is available to girls and women ages 11-26 through the preventive care component of both the A & B plan.

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Influenza

Flu.gov is the most comprehensive resource for information on Influenza. Check out Common Misconceptions/Q&A  to sort out flu fact from fiction, see What Schools Should Know/Can Do about the Flu, and get Ohio Specific Information (including a Flu Shot Finder.)

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has Free Printable Resources, as well as Statistics about the Flu.

Flu shot available for faculty, staff, and students at Student Health Services. Call (440) 775-8180 for more information. Weekly flu clinics for students, faculty, staff, and significant others, 18 years and older, and Cigna Retirees are held fall semester. Concatct student health services for more information.

H1N1 Links

H1N1 Flu Clinics in Lorain County
Flu Symptoms: H1N1/Flu/Cold
H1N1: Can You Catch it Twice?
H1N1 Symptoms: Self-Care for the Flu