- travel immunizations
- general immunizations
- childhood immunizations
- allergy injections

 OU Health Services offers students, faculty, staff and dependents a broad range of services which are provided by our experienced nursing staff. Some of the more popular services are Allergy Injections, Travel Immunizations, Childhood Immunizations, and General Injections such as Depo-Provera and hormone injections. All of these types of injections are available by appointment Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-11:50 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Just call 325-4441 and select option 2. Be sure to inform the receptionist of the type of injection you require.

OU Health Services also offers an RN Information Line. If you need test results, a prescription refilled or need advice about a medical condition just call 325-4441 and press 3. If you are connected to a voice-mail, be sure to give us your phone number, name, I.D number, the best time for the nurse to call back, and most importantly your question/reason for your call.



TRAVEL IMMUNIZATIONS
1. Does OU Health Services administer Travel Immunizations?
2. How do I find out what travel immunizations I need?
3. How can you insure I get the right immunizations?
4. What information does OU Health Services require before I can get my travel immunizations?
5. How much do travel immunizations cost?



GENERAL IMMUNIZATIONS
1. Does OU Health Services administer routine adult immunizations?
2. Which adult immunizations are available?
3. How much do adult immunizations cost?
4. Are other types of injections are available?



CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS
1. Does OU Health Services administer childhood immunizations?
2. What ages are immunizations recommended?
3. How many immunizations are safe to get at one time?
4. How much do immunizations cost?
5. Which immunizations are required to start kindergarten in Oklahoma?



ALLERGY INJECTIONS
1. Does OU Health Services administer allergy injections?
2. What hours do you give allergy injections?
3. Is testing for allergies performed at OU Health Services?
4. Why do I have to wait after my allergy injection?
5. What do I need to do get my allergy shots at OU Health Services?
6. How much do allergy injection cost?
7. Do I need to make an appointment for allergy injections?
8. Does OU Health Services store my medication or should I bring them with me each visit?
9. I have seasonal allergies, may I get an allergy injection?
10. How does my doctor get my medication to OU Health Services?




Allergy Injections

1. Does OU Health Services administer allergy injections?
Yes, but you must provide your own antigens.  ^ Allergy Injections | ^ Top of Page

2. What hours do you give allergy injections?
By appointment Monday thru Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 11:50 A.M. and from 2:30 P.M to 3:50 P.M.  ^ Allergy Injections | ^ Top of Page

3. Is testing for allergies performed at OU Health Services?
No, testing for allergies must be performed at a speciality clinic such as the Oklahoma Allergy Clinic. ^ Allergy Injections | ^ Top of Page

4. Why do I have to wait after my Allergy injection?
Patients are required to wait 20 minutes after receiving allergy injections. The wait reduces the possibility of a reaction occuring outside the Center where medical help may not be readily available. If you wish to waive this requirement, you must present written authorization from your physician.  ^ Allergy Injections | ^ Top of Page

5. What do I need to do get my allergy shots at OU Health Services?
Patients are required to have written orders from their physician that include: 6. How much do allergy injections cost?
Costs may vary depending on the number of injections per visit and how often the injections are administered.  ^ Allergy Injections | ^ Top of Page

7. Do I need to make an appointment for allergy injections?
Yes. To set up a schedule for allergy injections please call 325-4441 and select option 2.  ^ Allergy Injections | ^ Top of Page

8. Does OU Health Services store my medication or should I bring them with me each visit?
We prefer that we store your medications to ensure availability and potency.  ^ Allergy Injections | ^ Top of Page

9. I have seasonal allergies may I get an allergy injection?
Unless you are currently under the care of an allergist you must make an appointment with one of OU Health Services providers for evaluation and possible referral.  ^ Allergy Injections | ^ Top of Page

10. How does my doctor get my medication to OU Health Services?
You may hand carry them or your physician may mail them to :
OU Health Services,
620 Elm avenue,
Norman, OK - 73019 - 2091.  ^ Allergy Injections | ^ Top of Page



Childhood Immunizations

1. Does OU Health Services administer childhood immunizations?

Yes, we recommend that you schedule “Well-Baby” checks with a physician to ensure proper health development. Just after the well-baby check, a nurse will administer the appropriate immunizations as directed by the provider according to the recommendations of the State of Oklahoma Health Department.  ^ Childhood Immunizations | ^ Top of Page

2. What ages are immunizations recommended?
Generally, there are immunizations recommended for newborn, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12-18 months, 24 months, 2 1/2 years, and 4-6 years.  ^ Childhood Immunizations | ^ Top of Page

3. How many immunizations are safe to get at one time?
The recommended age specific immunizations are safe to give at the same time. There are no contraindications to simultaneous administrations of any of the childhood vaccines.  ^ Childhood Immunizations | ^ Top of Page

4. How much do immunizations cost?
Cost may vary depending on the number and type of injections. It is also dependent on state assistance eligibility. Once the nurse has determined which immunizations are to be given, she can access pricing information from the OU Health Services business office.  ^ Childhood Immunizations | ^ Top of Page

5. Which immunizations are required to start kindergarten in Oklahoma?

Hep B*
Hep A*
DTaP *
Hib*
Polio*
MMR*
Varicella

* These immunizations require a series of injections PRIOR to entrance into kindergarten.  ^ Childhood Immunizations | ^ Top of Page



General Immunizations

1. Does OU Health Services administer routine adult immunizations?
Yes. By appointment.  ^ General Immunizations | ^ Top of Page

2. Which adult immunizations are available? * The American College Health Association (ACHA) has recommended that college students consider pre-exposure vaccination to reduce their risk of meningoccal meningitis.  ^ General Immunizations | ^ Top of Page

3. How much do adult immunizations cost?
Cost may vary depending on the number and type of injections. Once the nurse has determined which immunizations are to be given, pricing information can be obtained from the OU Health Services business office.  ^ General Immunizations | ^ Top of Page

4. Are other types of injections available?
Yes. The following injections are available but require an OU Health Services physician's order and must be renewed annually:
Hormone
B12
Depo-Provera  ^ General Immunizations | ^ Top of Page



Travel Immunizations

1. Does OU Health Services administer Travel Immunizations?
Yes. By appointment. If possible, you should schedule your appointment six months prior to your departure. If you are unable to schedule that far in advance, please schedule as soon as possible. An early appointment is advised because some immunizations require a series of injections over a period of time and/or take a few days or weeks to give you full immunity.  ^ Travel Immunizations | ^ Top of Page

2. How do I find out what travel immunizations I need?
First, you should bring any immunization records you have to the OU Health Services for a review during your appointment. The nurse will then determine which immunizations are required and which immunizations are recommended. Recommended immunizations may vary depending on your age, current health, departure/arrival dates, and travel itinerary.  ^ Travel Immunizations | ^ Top of Page

3. How can you insure I get the right immunizations?
OU Health Services follows the recommendations set by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and WHO (World Health Organization).  ^ Travel Immunizations | ^ Top of Page

4. What information does OU Health Services require before I can get my travel immunizations?
Several things are important;
1. Where are you traveling?
2. What is the length of your stay?
3. Dates for departure and return.
4. If you are visiting urban or rural areas.
5. Current list of medications for chronic conditions.  ^ Travel Immunizations | ^ Top of Page
5. How much do travel immunizations cost?
Costs may vary depending on the number and type of injections. Once the nurse has determined which immunizations you are to be given, pricing information can be obtained from our business office.  ^ Travel Immunizations | ^ Top of Page