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HEALTH CHECKLIST

*Suggested information and items to bring to campus:

_____  Health Insurance card or copy
Check with Insurance company regarding out-of-area coverage.
UHS does not have a provider agreement with any health insurance except Student Health Insurance. We will bill your insurance but any charges not covered will be the responsibility of the patient.
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Immunization dates
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - 2 doses after 1 year of age
Tetanus/diphtheria (Td) - required every 10 years
Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) – one booster dose between 11-64 years of age
Hepatitis B - 3 doses
Varicella (chickenpox) 2 doses, or verification of disease
Meningitis

_____ Medication allergies
_____ Prescription medications
Enough quantity to last until returning home or home pharmacy telephone number for refills. Some pharmacies can transfer prescriptions between cities and states (Walgreen's)
_____ Telephone number of physician at home
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Signed parental consent for treatment if student is a minor (under 18)
Parental Consent For Treatment Form

_____ First aid supplies
(suggested items: Band-Aids, pain medication such as Tylenol or Advil, antibiotic ointment, cough syrup, alcohol wipes, and thermometer)
_____ Flu Shot
Don’t forget to obtain a flu shot or flu mist as soon as it becomes available in October.



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Information on Meningitis


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University Health Services
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Cincinnati, OH 45221-0010
Phone: 513-556-2564  Administration Fax 513-556-6655
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