Notice: Student Health and Counseling Services will be closed Friday, September 26th and will reopen Monday, September 29th. This includes all services at the Student Health and Wellness Center, Health Promotion services at Cowell, and Counseling services at North Hall, Cowell, and at all satellite locations.

For care, call the Advice Nurse (530-752-2349), Counseling 24-Hour Line (530-752-0871), or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988). 

For emergencies, please dial 9-1-1 or go to Sutter Davis Hospital, 2000 Sutter Place (Covell Blvd. & Hwy 113), 530-756-6440. An emergency phone is by the parking permit machine at the lot entrance.

Thank you for your understanding.

HPV Vaccine

About the Virus and Vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can be sexually transmitted. In 2005 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 20 million people in the United States had HPV and at least 50% of sexually active people will have HPV during their lifetime. For most people, the virus goes away on its own. When the virus does not go away, it can develop into cervical cancer or genital warts.

Gardasil, the HPV vaccine helps protect against 4 types of HPV (6,11,16, and 18). These 4 types of HPV cause approximately 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts. The vaccine helps prevent these diseases but it does not treat them. It is still important to have routine Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer. Even if you have had HPV in the past, the vaccine is helpful for prevention of other types of HPV.

The HPV Vaccine is safe and effective for both men and women up to age 26.

Available at SHCS Medical Services

SHCS Medical Services offers the HPV vaccine for both men and women. Students who are interested can contact our Appointment Desk (530) 752-2349 to schedule an appointment or contact our Advice Nurse (530) 752-2349 to discuss vaccination options.