Immunization Services at Skidmore Health Services
Skidmore Health Services provides several routine vaccines to students. Below is an overview of the available immunizations, fees, and payment options:
Immunizations Offered | Insurance and Payment | Alternative Vaccine Locations | Vaccine Clinics | Tuberculosis Testing
Immunizations Offered:
- Meningitis (Menveo ACWY): $120
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): $90
- Tetanus (Tdap): $40
- Oral Typhoid: Approximately $80 (can be ordered upon request)
Note: Skidmore Health Services does not carry the HPV, Hepatitis A, or Hepatitis B vaccines.
Insurance and Payment:
- Students with Skidmore's UnitedHealthcare insurance:
- The charge will be billed to the insurance, with no charge to the student.
Students with other insurance:
- The student will pay the vaccine fee at Health Services (via tuition account, Skidmore debit card, or cash).
- After paying, students can submit the receipt to their insurance or medical spending account for reimbursement.
Alternative Vaccine Locations:
- Some common vaccines (like the flu or COVID-19 vaccines) can also be administered at local pharmacies such as CVS or Walgreens using your health insurance.
- We recommend calling ahead to discuss available options as online scheduling may not list all available choices.
Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics:
- Each Fall semester, Skidmore College hosts large flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine clinics, staffed by an outside organization.
Tuberculosis Testing:
- Tuberculosis Skin Testing (TST), also known as PPD testing, is required for certain travel, internships, or employment in healthcare or childcare settings.
- Available for $10.00
- Requires 2 visits:
- Initial visit for the test
- Follow-up visit for interpretation of results (2-3 days later)
- Blood Test Screening (Quantiferon Gold Test):
- This blood test is also available for tuberculosis screening and can be discussed during an appointment.
Note: Students can view their PPD results in their Health Services Portal.