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Health Matters. International Student Orientation. NIU Health Services. Carol Sibley R.N.,B.S. Coordinator of Preventive Medicine 815-753-9759. NIU Health Services. We are here to help you to meet your health needs!. At NIU Health Services. All eligible students are welcome! - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Health Matters
International Student Ori-entation
NIU Health Services
Carol Sibley R.N.,B.S.Coordinator of
Preventive Medicine815-753-9759
NIU Health Services
We are here to help you
to meet your health needs!
At NIU Health Services
All eligible students are welcome!
Many services are free of charge. (Details will be discussed later.)
No insurance is needed to use Health Services!
Topics to Be Covered Today
Immunization Requirements TB Testing Services Available Hours of Operation Call for Appointment Location Healthy Practices
Immunization Re-quirements
Proof of immunizations re-quired by the State of Illinois:
Tetanus/diphtheria (Td) OR Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis
(Tdap) Measles Mumps Rubella
Immunization Require-ments
Deadline September 8,2014 (by the 10th day of the first term
enrolled)
After that date a late fee will be charged to student, and a reg-istration encumbrance will be placed on the records of stu-dents who are not in compli-ance.
Immunization Require-ments
Tetanus-Diphtheria
A series of 3 vaccines that con-tain tetanus-diphtheria (Td) and at least one dose of tetanus/diptheria/pertussis (T-dap).
The last dose done within 10 years.
Records should be submitted from an International Certifi-cate of Vaccination (Yellow Booklet).
Immunization Require-ments
Measles, Mumps & Rubella
Two doses of MMR - advised
Titers (blood tests) to show immunity to measles, mumps and rubella.
Immunization Require-ments
Required Records MMR –Two vaccines must be at
least one month apart and both after one year of age.
Titers (blood tests) – may be acceptable but must be re-viewed by Health Services.
Titers can be done at Health Services for a fee. If immunity is proven, MMR vaccine is not required.
Immunization Require-ments
If Records Not Available Vaccines can be given at Health Ser-
vices for the following costs: Tdap $49.00 Td $34.50 MMR $68.00
Prices are subject to change. Cost can be paid cash, check, billed
to NIU Bursar account, or charged to Mastercard or Visa. If you have NIU student insurance the cost of vac-cines can be billed to that insurance.
Immunization Require-ments
Recommendation
Please bring all of your health forms and records with you when you come to Health Services.
Health Services Visit SchedulesFall 2014
Tuesday, August 19,2014 8:00 am-12:00 and 1:00 to
3:30 pm Wednesday, August 20,2014 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm• Thursday, August 21,2014 8:00 am-12:00 and 1:00
to 3:30 pm Friday, August 22,2014 8:00-12:00 and 1:00 to
3:30 pm
Health Services Visit
NO SERVICES ON WEDNESDAY MORNING
Coming to Health Ser-vices to complete this screening is mandatory.
TB Testing
TB questionnaire completion is required of ALL international students
TB testing is required for stu-dents who have lived in or trav-eled to a country at risk for TB.
Testing for TB will be done by way of a blood test. Results will be available in one week.
Cost of blood test is covered for students with NIU student in-surance
Cost coverage of TB blood test
Students who do not have NIU student insurance coverage will be responsible for the cost of the blood test – currently $60.00. They may obtain a re-ceipt which can be submitted to their insurance.
Services Available at Health Services
A wide variety of out patient health care services
Minor injuries
Appointments with a Health Services physician.
Cost of Services
Student activity fees cover many services!
Charges for medications, im-munizations, missed appoint-ments, and certain specialized procedures and supplies do ap-ply.
Available Services withNo Charges!
Physician or practitioner visits X-rays Most lab tests May other services provided
Eligibility
All currently enrolled students (full or part-time) who have been assessed on-campus stu-dents fees are eligible.
All eligible students are welcome to use NIU Health Services!
No Need of Insurance to use Health Services
NIU Student Health Insur-ance or any other health in-surance is not needed to use Health Services!
Important Reminders
Health Services does not pay for any medical care received elsewhere.
Check with NIU Student Health Insurance for coverage.
Important Reminders
Health Services does not pro-vide emergency medical care.
Call 911 or Kishwaukee Com-munity Hospital Emergency De-partment for emergency care.
Health Services Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Summer hours may vary.
Appointments
Call 753-1311 ORGo to Health Ser-vices website homepage to make appointments on-line
Health Services Loca-tion
One block east of Holmes Stu-dent Center on Wirtz Drive.
Healthy Practices
Your continued good health is vital
for your success
at NIU!
Healthy Practices
Find balance between classes, work, rest and fun
Rest to relieve stress and fight off illness
Good hygiene and frequent hand-washing help reduce spread of illness
Healthy Practices
Poor nutrition and stress – ma-jor factors for illness in stu-dents.
Take time to rest and eat well.
Healthy Practices
Ask other students where you can find familiar foods.
Take breaks from school or other work.
Spend time in social activities.
NIU Health Services
Looking forward to seeing you
and helping you to meet
your health needs atNIU Health Services!