Student Health Services

Health care is available for illness, injury, and routine health maintenance during fall and spring academic semesters and on a limited basis during summer and break weeks.

Physician visits are by appointment and free of charge. Call 330-941-3489 for an appointment.

STUDENT HEALTH CLINIC HOURS:
8am-5pm Monday-Thursday
8am-4pm Fridays
Summer Hours & Breaks:
8am-4pm Monday-Friday

Allergy Shots:
Allergy injections provided by a private health practitioner may be given at the Student Health Clinic. You must supply your own antigenic extract, plus written instructions from your allergist.

Class Excuses:
Nurses are not able to write any excuses.

Immunizations:
Hepatitis B, Tdap, and meningitis immunizations are available. Payments must be made to YSU Info and PC Lab in Kilcawley Center prior to receiving immunizations. This is a new payment procedure that begins July 1, 2005.

A Tuberculin test is available at a new cost of $4 and is offered each weekday except for Thursday. Also, holiday weekends when the University is closed on a Monday, the test will not be given the Friday before.

Immunizations & Fees*:

	Meningitis Vaccine	$100
	TB Test (Mantoux)	$4
	Tdap (ADACEL)	$40
	Hepatitis B (per dose - 3 dose series)	$40

*Fees may change during the school year.

NEW Steps to follow to get vaccinated:

1.	Prior to the receiving the immunization, the student must go to the YSU Info & PC Lab located on the upper level of Kilcawley Center and pay the immunization fee and request a receipt. Cash or check accepted. Credit cards are not accepted.
2.	After the fee has been paid, call the Student Health Clinic to make an appointment for a vaccination. Appointments are required.
3.	On the scheduled appointment date, bring the paid receipt to the Student Health Clinic located on the 1st floor of the Kilcawley Residence Hall. You must have your receipt to be given the shot.

Call the Student Health Clinic at
330-941-3489
if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment.

Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or other organisms and is potentially fatal.

What Increases the Risk for Meningitis?
	Living in Residence Halls — due to close living quarters. College freshmen living in a residence hall have a moderately higher increased risk.
	Sex. Males contract Meningitis more often than females.
	Family History. Some people may inherit the likelihood to develop Meningitis if they come in contact with the organisms that can cause the infection. Some people who have had Meningitis are also more likely than others to get it again.
	Kissing, sexual contact, or contact with infected blood can pass the organisms from one person to another.
	Smoking. Exposure to active and/or passive smoke.
	Alcohol use and bar patronage.
	For other factors that may increase your risk, discuss your medical history with your family doctor or a doctor at the Student Health Clinic.

New Ohio Law:
According to Ohio law as of July 5, 2005, a student will not be permitted to live on campus unless the student discloses to the University if he or she has, or has not been, vaccinated for Meningitis and Hepatitis B. This information is required on YSU housing applications. YSU has no mandatory immunization requirements.

This information is for nonprofit educational use only. This information is provided as a general overview about meningitis and is not intended to replace the medical advice of a doctor. Always visit a medical professional to discuss YOUR personal health.