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!