Should You Get Vaccinated? University Student Guide 

When you enter college, you need to protect yourself as much as you can. And this includes protecting your body by vaccination. We do understand that there are people who are against the advocacy of getting vaccinated, but with the pandemic and the number of new diseases around, perhaps it’s about time to change your minds.   

In this post, let’s talk about getting vaccinated and why we recommend it most especially for college students.   

What Is Vaccination? How Does It Work?  

It’s a way of protecting yourself against harmful, and sometimes deadly diseases before you come in contact with them. You will use the natural defenses of your body so that you can build resistance to these diseases or infections. Thus, making your immune system stronger.   

When you get vaccinated, it’s as if you are training your body to produce antibodies. These vaccines are composed of either killed or weakened forms of germs, and a person will not likely suffer from severe symptoms.   

Why You Should Get Vaccinated? What’s The Importance?  

With the pandemic happening, we can’t simply debunk the importance of vaccines. And that is why we encourage you to get the commonly administered ones. After all, most colleges and universities are planning to have face-to-face sessions already. In that case, you need to exhaust all your efforts to protect or guard yourself. As well all know, it is more expensive to get sick.   

Vaccines And Our Immune System   

Our immune system is fascinating. It’s bound to remember viruses or bacteria. And so if you are exposed to a vaccine, you can stay protected even for years. You will have a lesser chance of getting infected, and the chance of having the disease transmitted to others is quite low.   

Which Vaccines Should You Get   

Fortunately, over the years, there are several vaccines for diseases such as cervical cancer, cholera, influenza, measles, polio, typhoid, and yellow fever to name a few. And to date, vaccines for the COVID-19 is being administered in different countries.   

You should speak with your health care provider on which ones you should take. That way, you can go back to school without having to worry about getting sick. Imagine, you will be staying in a confined room or dormitory with people you don’t know. You can’t pinpoint who’s healthy from the not. Just to be on the safe side, and get vaccinated.   

Do You Need To Get All Vaccinations   

The answer is no. It depends on your location, and of course, your current health condition. Again, you need to ask your doctors about the vaccines that are suitable for your needs. While it is recommended that you get vaccinated as a child, it is never too late to get it.   

Which Vaccines Are Recommended For College Students?   

If you need a quick checklist, we have it here for you. But again, as we always say, seek professional advice first. Plus, you can check with your university if they have a checklist.    

• Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY)  
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)  
• Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis (Tdap)  
• Varicella (Chickenpox)  
• Hepatitis B  
• Polio (IPV)  
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)  
• Hepatitis A  
• Influenza  

What If You Are Not Sure If You Got Vaccinated   

Childhood records are almost always available. You should reach out to your doctor for this. Your state’s health department might have a copy too as they usually store it in their database.   

What If You Delay Your Vaccination   

It’s worth reiterating the things that could possibly happen if you don’t get vaccinated. Here are a few ones:   

Harder To Treat The Diseases   

When you are not vaccinated, it would be more challenging to treat you. And you must inform your health care provider as there might be special procedures to be done.   

You Need To Be Isolated   

In other cases, you need to be isolated when you got the disease. After all, you might transmit it to your friends and families. Just so you know, social isolation can take a toll on your mental health.   

The bottom line is, you need to get vaccinated. It’s already a part of our lives and if there are effects, the advantages could certainly outweigh these. Trust the experts and protect yourself.