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Immunizations/TB test

FLU VACCINES FOR THE 2023/2024 SEASON ARE AVAILABLE NOW!

  • Flu vaccines are now available for free to all enrolled students (upon request).
  • Please call SHS at 956-326-2235 to schedule an appointment.

Texas A&M International University is a Texas Vaccine for Children (TVFC) provider.

The TVFC program enables over 4.3 million Texas children to have access to immunizations. This is accomplished through a network of support provided by Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and our Local City of Laredo Health Department. The following describes the TVFC patient eligibility criteria:

  • Any child who is 18 years of age or younger and meets at least one of the eligibility criteria listed below is eligible to receive TVFC vaccine:
    • Enrolled in Medicaid, or is Medicaid-eligible
    • Is UNinsured
    • Is an American Indian or Alaskan Native (in accordance with 25 USC
      1603)
    • Is UNDERinsured
    • A child who has commercial (private) health insurance, but coverage does not include vaccines or A child whose insurance covers only selected vaccines (TVFC-eligible for non-covered vaccines only)
    • A child who has health insurance covering all vaccines, but the plan has a fixed dollar limit or cap on the amount that it will cover for vaccines (TVFC-eligible once fixed dollar amount or cap is reached)
  • Insured children who have Medicaid as their secondary insurance (Medicaid) are eligible for TVFC vaccine and must not be refused vaccine administration due to their insurance status.

TB TESTING

TB skin tests are available for registered students for $15 by appointment. Appointments are available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of every week. Please call our office to schedule an appointment.

If you receive a TB skin test, you must be able to return to Student Health Services 48 hours after administration in order to obtain results. All documentation of TB results will be provided at follow up appointment.

Texas A&M International University - Student Health Services

Student Center 125 Phone: 956.326.2235 Fax: 956.326.2234