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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!
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 Requirements
Proof of immunizations required by
the State of Illinois:
 Tetanus/diphtheria (Td) OR
Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap)
 Measles
 Mumps
 Rubella
Immunization Requirements
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 registration
encumbrance will be placed on the
records of students who are not in
compliance.
Immunization Requirements
Tetanus-Diphtheria
 A series of 3 vaccines that contain
tetanus-diphtheria (Td) and at least one
dose of tetanus/diptheria/pertussis
(Tdap).
 The last dose done within 10 years.
 Records should be submitted from an
International Certificate of Vaccination
(Yellow Booklet).
Immunization Requirements
Measles, Mumps & Rubella
 Two doses of MMR - advised
 Titers (blood tests) to show immunity
to measles, mumps and rubella.
Immunization Requirements
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 reviewed by Health
Services.
 Titers can be done at Health Services
for a fee. If immunity is proven, MMR
vaccine is not required.
Immunization Requirements
If Records Not Available
 Vaccines can be given at Health Services 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 vaccines can be billed to that insurance.
Immunization Requirements
Recommendation
Please bring all of your
health forms and records
with you when you come
to Health Services.
Health Services Visit Schedules
Fall 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 Services to
complete this screening is
mandatory.
TB Testing
 TB questionnaire completion is
required of ALL international students
 TB testing is required for students who
have lived in or traveled 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 insurance
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 receipt
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,
immunizations, missed appointments,
and certain specialized procedures and
supplies do apply.
Available Services with
No 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 oncampus students fees are eligible.
All eligible students are
welcome to use NIU Health
Services!
No Need of Insurance to use
Health Services
 NIU Student Health Insurance or
any other health insurance 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 provide
emergency medical care.
 Call 911 or Kishwaukee Community
Hospital Emergency Department for
emergency care.
Health Services Hours
 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
 Summer hours may vary.
Appointments
 Call 753-1311 OR
Go to Health Services
website homepage to
make appointments
online
Health Services Location
 One block east of Holmes Student
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 handwashing help reduce spread of illness
Healthy Practices
 Poor nutrition and stress – major factors
for illness in students.
 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 at
NIU Health Services!