Immunization and Allergy

a masked SHS employee gives a vaccine to a masked student

Immunization and Allergy

Student Health Services offers some immunizations and travel vaccines to students. Tuberculosis testing and allergy injections are also available. Services in the Immunization Department may be subject to additional fees. Please visit our Fees and Insurance page for additional information.

Required Immunizations

Visit the Required Forms for New Students page to learn about immunizations and other documentation needed to meet University of Delaware student health requirements.

Required Forms for New Students

Available Vaccines

Flu Vaccines

Available during respiratory virus season from September–March.

Please schedule your flu vaccine at Student Health by calling the Immunization office at 302-831-WELL.

Travel Vaccines

Available by prescription only. You can receive a prescription from a travel consultation with an Student Health Services (SHS) provider or bring a prescription from a non-SHS medical provider.

  • Typhoid
  • Malaria prophylaxis
  • Inactivated Polio
  • Yellow Fever

Other Vaccines

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Twinrix (Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B)
  • HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Meningitis ACWY
  • TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
  • Varicella

Additional Immunization Department Services

Call 302-831-WELL to schedule.

Tuberculosis Testing*

  • Mantoux (PPD) skin test
  • Quantiferon blood test

*If you need a Tuberculosis test for University compliance, you will need to complete a TB blood test (QuantiFERON)

Allergy Injections*

Allergy injections require orders from an allergist office. Your allergist must complete UD’s Allergy Injection Order Form.

  • All allergy injections are given by appointment only.
  • You must have received at least one allergy injection prior to receiving injections at UD.
  • You must bring an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen, Auvi-Q or other epinephrine device) with you to each allergy injection appointment.
  • Review the UD Allergy Injection Policy and Information.
  • Please have your allergist fax the orders to us at 302-831-8790.
  • Serum may be mailed to Student Health Services or dropped off in person. Please call to schedule a medication/serum drop-off or pick-up appointment prior to any serum drop-off or pick-up.
  • Please have any medication delivered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m.

Attn: Immunization
Student Health Services
282 The Green (Laurel Hall)
Newark, DE 19716

Students with food allergies, food intolerances or other dietary restrictions should contact the Office of Disability Support Services at 302-831-4643 or dssoffice@udel.edu to coordinate campus resources specific to their dietary needs.

Questions specific to on-campus dining halls and available accommodations should be directed to Leigh Runyan, Registered Dietician, Dining Services at 302-831-1008.

*SHS is not liable for the condition or content of delivered medications.

Notice of Updated Allergy Injection Fees

Effective August 15, 2026

Due to progressive increases in supply costs, a $10 fee will be collected at the time of service for allergy injection appointments, beginning August 15, 2026.

View the full notice

Payment will be due at the time of service and may be made at the second-floor reception desk by credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or FLEX. Cash is not accepted.

Please note that this fee will not be billed through your insurance carrier. A receipt will be provided upon request for the student’s submission to their health insurance carrier, if desired.

A complete list of services and fees, including services covered by the UD Wellbeing Fee, services billed to insurance and fees paid directly by patients is available on the Fees and Insurance page.

We appreciate your understanding and thank you for allowing us to participate in your care.

If you prefer to receive your allergy injections through a local allergist’s office, Student Health Services can help you connect with an allergist in the Newark community.

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Titers for Clinical or Compliance Requirements

  • Hepatitis B
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella

Special Injections*

(Xolair, Dupixent, Methotrexate, etc.)

  • Medication injections prescribed by a non-UD physician or nurse practitioner may be administered at Student Health Services.
  • Please have your medical provider complete the Request for Injectable Medication Administration form prior to your first appointment.
  • Students may have their medication shipped directly to the Immunization Department for storage (whether you receive your injections at SHS or choose to self-inject at home).
  • Please have any medication delivered Monday—Friday, 9 a.m.–noon and 1-4 p.m.

Attn: Immunization
Student Health Services
282 The Green (Laurel Hall)
Newark, DE 19716

*Please call to schedule a medication/serum drop-off or pick-up appointment prior to any serum drop-off or pick-up.

*SHS is not liable for the condition or content of delivered medications.

Notice of Updated Special Injection Fees

Effective August 15, 2026

Due to progressive increases in supply costs, a $10 fee will be collected at the time of service for special medication injection appointments, beginning August 15, 2026.

View the full notice

Payment will be due at the time of service and may be made at the second-floor reception desk by credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or FLEX. Cash is not accepted.

Please note that this fee will not be billed through your insurance carrier. A receipt will be provided upon request for the student’s submission to their health insurance carrier, if desired.

A complete list of services and fees, including services covered by the UD Wellbeing Fee, services billed to insurance and fees paid directly by patients is available on the Fees and Insurance page.

We appreciate your understanding and thank you for allowing us to participate in your care.

If you prefer to receive your mediciation injections through a local specialist's office, Student Health Services can help you connect with a specialist in the Newark community.

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Infusions

UD does not offer infusion services on campus. Please connect with a local infusion center to arrange for off-campus infusions.