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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Several diseases can be prevented through vaccination including:
HPV
HPV (Human papillomavirus) is an STI that leads to lesions such as gential warts and cervical cancer in women. Genital warts may appear on the shaft or head of a man's penis, a woman's vagina, vulva, or cervix or around the anus and uretha in men and women. Sometimes genital warts are not visible to the naked eye. It is not curable but is preventable through a series of vaccines called Gardasil which is recommended for women 9-26, regardless of sexual history.
Meningitis
Meningitis is a potentially fatal bacterial infection in the brain and spinal cord or the blood. It is spread through contact and air droplets. It is most prevalent in places where people live close such as residence halls and apartment complexes. It is recommended that students living in such environments be vaccinated. For more information on meningitis visit www.fightmeningitis.com.
Flu
Every year the flu affects many students with mild to severe symptoms. Receiving a flu vaccine at the beginning of flu season (usually October) greatly reduces one’s risk for the virus. Because the virus changes every year, it is recommended to get the vaccine every year.
TDAP (Tetanus Shot)
This vaccine protects one from tetanus and whooping cough. A booster is recommended every 10 years. It is often given after injuries such as puncture wounds if date of last shot is uncertain.
MMR
MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. It is usually given to children before they enter school. However, the vaccine does not provide life long immunity so a booster is recommended in early adulthood.
For more information
http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/resources/1586.pdf
http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/resources/2132.pdf