Meningitis vaccination proof deadline Jan. 27
Posted 1-24-2012 by Barrie HillThe University has extended the deadline to submit proof of immunization against bacterial meningitus until Jan. 27. Incoming UTA students under 30 years old must be immunized against bacterial meningitis and must submit proof of immunization by Jan. 27 or they will be dropped from classes.
Proof documents may be uploaded online, faxed or mailed directly to Magnus Health, but students are encouraged to upload proof documents online. Faxing or mailing documents will slow down the verification process. The company will charge students a $10 fee to record and review records submitted and to notify UT Arlington that the student is in compliance. International students may pay with a credit card but must do so on the phone or via fax. For more information, email Magnus Health at service@magnushealthportal.com or call 877-461-6831.
Students have several options to obtain the vaccination.
Contact your primary care physician. The price of the meningitis vaccination depends on insurance coverage and your physician’s practice. Some insurance plans require a co-payment for preventative vaccinations; others may fully cover the cost. The vaccine also may be available at area health care clinics and pharmacies.
The vaccine also is available through the UT Arlington Health Services Center for a fee of $130. Students with private insurance may be able to file a claim afterward. For more information contact UT Arlington Health Services at 817-272-2771 or visit www.uta.edu/healthservices.
Tarrant County Public Health has a limited supply of subsidized meningitis vaccine doses available for $25. The shots are intended for low-income, uninsured students. Availability varies by clinic site and demand. Please contact a clinic in your area to determine whether subsidized meningitis vaccine is available. Visit http://health.tarrantcounty.com for a list of public health clinics or call 817-321-4700.
Dallas County Health and Human Services also is offering subsidized meningitis vaccine to students 19 and older for $10 with a college ID. Supplies are limited. For more information, please call 214-819-2162 or visit http://www.dallascounty.org/department/hhs/ for a list of clinics and phone numbers.
Students need not show proof of residency to purchase the subsidized vaccine in either county.
For additional information, visit the following: http://www.uta.edu/news/info/meningitis.php