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Important Health Information

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Health Related Information for Students, Staff and Faculty - 9/2/2026

On Monday, August 24, you were informed via email about a confirmed case of measles involving an individual who was at the Youngwood campus College Store located in the Student Achievement Center (SAC). In order to ensure a healthy environment for all, especially with flu season around the corner, the college has implemented enhanced cleaning processes using highly effective disinfectant cleaning products.

In addition, during this year’s annual on-site vaccine clinic, the college is partnering with a local pharmacy to include the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine to students, staff and faculty. The on-site vaccination clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 7 from 12:30 - 2:00 PM at the Events Center in the Student Achievement Center at Youngwood. Additional information is shared below under the heading On-Campus Vaccination Clinic.

If you are unsure of your vaccination status, you can reach out to the Department of Health (DOH) in the state in which you were born or received previous vaccinations. You can also contact your current primary care physician.

 

Your Health Matters

Your health and well-being are important to your success as a student. Westmoreland County Community College is committed to providing a safe, and healthy learning environment for all students attending classes on our Youngwood campus and all our education centers in the region.

This page serves as a resource for important health-related information. Students are encouraged to review the information provided and utilize available resources to support their personal health and academic success. 

Topics for Review

Measles Information - To aid Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) like Westmoreland to support students, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is pleased to share the following resourses:

On-Campus Vaccination Clinic

During this year’s annual on-site vaccine clinic, the college is partnering with a local pharmacy to include the following vaccines:
  • 2026-27 Comirnaty Pfizer COVID Vaccine 
  • 2026-27 Spikevax Moderna COVID Vaccine
  • 2026-27 Influenza and High Dose (High Dose 65+) Influenza Vaccine
  • Pneumonia (65+) Prevnar 20 Vaccine (One Time Lifetime Dose)
  • RSV - Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine (Age 60+)
  • MMR - Measles, Mumps & Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
The on-site vaccination clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 7 from 12:30 - 2 p.m. at the Event Center in the Student Achievement Center at Youngwood. All vaccines are billed to the individual's insurance and should be at no cost to the patient. Non-insured patients will be charged the following: 
  • COVID Vaccine - Approximately $140
  • Influenza Vaccine - $40
  • Pneumonia Vaccine - Approximately $240
  • RSV - Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine - $320
  • MMR - Measles, Mumps & Rubella - Approximately $115
  • Hepatitis B - Approximately $100

To participate in the vaccination clinic, please register in advance by clicking on this link for Hayden's Pharmacy website. Registering in advance ensures vaccines are available for the on campus vaccination clinic. Walk-ins are welcome but cannot be guaranteed vaccine availability.

If you are unsure of your vaccination status, you can reach out to the Department of Health (DOH) in Pennsylvania or in the state in which you were born/received previous vaccinations. You can also contact your current primary care physician.