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New
Students: A Medical ChecklistBefore you come to Berkeley, there are a
number of ways you can plan ahead to avoid or minimize the complications caused
by illness. And there is one thing you must do if you are under 19 years
of age on the first day of classes (see Hepatitis B below).
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| First-aid kit | Bring a first aid kit,
including a thermometer.
Remember, once on campus, University Health Services
Tang Center is available to all Cal students, regardless of health insurance coverage. |
| Health insurance coverage | If
you are covered under a health insurance plan other than the Student
Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), bring a copy of your health card (front and
back) to campus. It is important to check your policy to be sure you are covered
“out of area” for non-emergencies. | | Health
summary | Bring a health summary from your health care
provider if you have chronic health problems (such as asthma or diabetes). This
helps University Health Services staff provide you with the best possible care.
We also suggest you make an appointment to establish care with a provider before
you become ill if you have ongoing health needs. Call 642-2000 for an appointment.
See Medical Appointments to learn
more about how to be seen at the Tang Center. | Hepatitis
B
immunization series | Series of three doses required
for enrollment at UC (for those under 19 on first day of classes) unless there
is a medical contraindication. Hepatitis B immunizations are available. See Hepatitis
B: Condition of Enrollment for more information. |
| Immunization records | Bring a copy with
you to campus and to your first appointment at UHS. This will help you accurately
record your health history. | | Immunization
recommendations | In addition to the standard pediatric
immunization series and Hepatitis B immunization requirement, the CDC Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the American College Health Association
(ACHA) recommends the following: - Gardasil®, the newly recommended
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine. Recommended for girls and women from ages
9-26. Three dose series. (See
more information.)
- MMR(measles, mumps and rubella). Two doses at least
one month apart if born after 1956.
- Meningitis vaccine MCV4 (Menactra)
for persons 11-18 years and persons 19-55 years at increased risk for meningococcal
disease, e.g. college freshman living in dormitories. For more information about
meningococcal meningitis, high-risk groups, the vaccine and vaccine availability
at UHS, please see Meningococcal
Meningitis in the College Population.
- Tetanus, diphtheria and acellular
pertussis (Td/Tdap). Following a complete primary series, a booster every 10 years.
Tdap (Adacel) should replace a single dose of Td for adults who have not previously
received Tdap.
- Varicella (chickenpox). Two doses one month apart if you
never had chicken pox or if a blood test does not show immunity.
All
of these immunizations (and
more) are available at the Tang Center. | Prescription
medications | Bring enough of your ongoing medications
for the first month of school, and bring a copy of the prescription with you.
Plan ahead for refills. | | TB screening |
Consider getting a baseline TB skin test if you come from an endemic area. |
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