The Bulldog – Health Counseling

SWOSU promotes pupil well being by a co-sourcing mannequin partnering with Weatherford
Regional Hospital. Because of this, a WRH nurse is officed within the Middle for Well being and
Properly-being. Providers embrace minor first assist, immunizations, being pregnant testing and
CLIA-waived testing, together with Strep, Influenza and Urine Evaluation. There is no such thing as a cost
for SWOSU college students to see the college nurse. If a doctor’s appointment is scheduled
by the college, a $10 copay is charged to a pupil’s bursar account. Telemedicine
choices can be found.

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Well being Kind

Scholar Vaccination Coverage

A shot document have to be submitted from out-of-state college students residing in one of many SWOSU
Residence Halls.

Oklahoma State legislation requires proof of two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and
proof of completion of a Hepatitis B sequence or a signed certificates of exemption.
Medical, spiritual, and private exemptions are allowed by legislation, and such requests
have to be made in writing utilizing the suitable WAIVER.

Potential Exemptions

1. College students who graduated from an accredited highschool and who’re presumed to have
   met the authorized necessities the place such vaccinations are necessary by legislation. 
2. College students from states with comparable statutory necessities for offering written documentation
   of vaccinations.
3. College students transferring from one other Oklahoma faculty or college after Fall 2004.
4. College students enrolled in programs delivered through the Web or distance studying.
5. College students residing off campus and a number of of the above exemptions apply.

Info About Vaccine-preventable Ailments

Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)

All full- or part-time college students are required: Two doses of MMR are required for all
college students born after 1956. A measles titer displaying immunity could also be substituted for
the vaccination.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a extreme viral an infection of the liver that may trigger acute or persistent
sickness and even loss of life. Every year 200,000 individuals, primarily younger adults, get contaminated
with hepatitis B. Hepatitis B virus is unfold by contact with the blood and physique
fluids of an contaminated particular person. The hepatitis B vaccination consists of three injections
given over a six-month schedule and might forestall hepatitis B.

Meningococcal

Beneficial by ACHA, CDC, and AAP. Meningococcal illness is a extreme sickness prompted
by micro organism. Meningitis is an an infection of the mind and spinal wire coverings. Meningococcal
illness can even trigger blood infections. About 2,600 individuals get meningococcal illness
every year within the U.S. Regardless of antibiotic remedy, 10-15% die. Of those that reside,
one other 10% lose their arms or legs, grow to be deaf, have issues with their nervous
system, grow to be mentally retarded, or undergo seizures or strokes. School freshmen,
significantly those that reside in residence halls, have an elevated threat of getting
meningococcal illness. Meningococcal vaccination can forestall two or three important
sorts of meningococcal illness in older youngsters and adults. Vaccination in opposition to meningococcal
consists of 1 injection.

Meningitis Immunization

Oklahoma Statute, Title §70-3243, requires that every one college students who’re first-time enrollees
in any public or non-public postsecondary training establishment in Oklahoma and who reside
in on-campus pupil housing be vaccinated in opposition to meningococcal illness UNLESS 1.
The scholar indicators a waiver that they’ve obtained and reviewed the knowledge offered
by Southwestern Oklahoma State College and has chosen to not be vaccinated in opposition to
meningococcal illness or 2. Within the case of a minor, the person’s guardian or guardian
indicators the written waiver.

Tuberculosis Testing Coverage

Tuberculosis (TB) is a illness unfold from individual to individual by the air. About
eight million new circumstances happen every year on this planet. TB testing goals to establish
people with TB an infection and TB illness. SWOSU complies with the American School
Well being Affiliation pointers for tuberculosis screening.

If Any of those statements are TRUE, you could get the TB pores and skin take a look at. If they’re FALSE
to those statements, you aren’t required to obtain the TB pores and skin take a look at.

• I’ve well being or medical circumstances that suppress my immune system.
• I’ve been uncovered to somebody with energetic tuberculosis illness.
• I presently maintain a visa from U.S. Immigration Providers.
• I’m a U.S. citizen who beforehand resided outdoors of the U.S.

Screening Tips

• TB testing must be performed inside six months or instantly upon entrance to SWOSU.
• The Mantoux take a look at is the one acceptable tuberculin pores and skin take a look at. Solely U.S. take a look at outcomes
  will probably be accepted.
• A historical past of BCG vaccination doesn’t exempt you from the testing necessities.
• Individuals with a constructive take a look at ought to submit medical data displaying chest X-ray outcomes,
  remedy, and consequence.