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Operation Immunization: Get Ready for Spring Break

Spring breakers heading out of the country are getting a harsh reminder – get your shots or possibly get really sick. Along with the fun and sun in places like Mexico and Central America… comes hepatitis… typhoid… and yellow fever.

A group of UW pharmacy students are hoping to get the word out. For some of these vaccines, it’s too late to get one in time for spring break. Some need four to six weeks to take effect and for students at UW, spring break is only 11 days away.