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Due to a pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in the Fraser Valley, the National Advisory Committee for Immunizations recommends a single adult booster of pertussis vaccine  for residents in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver.  This vaccine (ADACEL) is available for $28.00 at Student Health Service, and is refundable through the AMS/GSS student health insurance plan.

Those  in contact with infants under 18 months of age and pregnant women are particularly encouraged to get the vaccine.  ADACEL is provided free to those of aboriginal descent if they have not received a pertussis vaccine in the last five years.

To get the vaccine, make an appointment with Student Health Service online (registered users), by calling 604.822.7011, or by visiting the clinic in person. The Student Health Service clinic is located on the Main Floor of the UBC Hospital/Koerner Pavillion at M334-2211 Wesbrook Mall.