The University is in such close proximity to community health services. 如果学生生病或需要医疗建议，学生有以下选择:
Call his/her personal physician’s office
去 阿比林 社区 Health Center松树街1749号., 325-696-0600 (3 minute drive from campus, open M-F).
当你受到轻伤或疾病或需要进行COVID-19测试时, the medical professionals at Hendrick Urgent Care have you covered, open seven days a week at two convenient locations. 无需预约. Skip the waiting room 和 check-in online. Virtual visits are available. When to visit Hendrick Urgent Care:
当你需要处方或对你的药物有疑问, visit Hendrick Pharmacy on Ambler, located right across campus at the intersection of Ambler 和 Hickory. Pharmacists 和 certified technicians provide prompt, 礼貌的服务，并回答您可能有关于您的处方问题. Hendrick Pharmacy accepts cash, personal check 和 most credit cards. Most insurance plans are accepted. 那里时可用. 亨德里克健康药房促进卓越和基督教的服务，其客户的德克萨斯州中西部. 安博勒大道1265号
德克萨斯州阿比林79601 325-670-4545 星期一至星期五:上午8点.m. – 8 p.m. 星期六和星期日:上午8点.m. – 6 p.m. 节假日休息.
去 我的急诊室24小时不间断 位于4438 S. Clack street, Suite 100, 325-704-4485. (8 a.m.-8 p.m.)
去 Affordacare诊所, 4009 Ridgemont, 325-232-8830 (not open weekends) or clinic @ 3101 S. 27th, 325-704-5037. (每周开放7天)
德州法律规定，所有22岁以下的新生和转学生都必须进入德州的任何一所大学, regardless of living on campus or off campus, will be required to have a 脑膜炎疫苗接种 在第一次上课日之前的5年内，至少在第一次上课日之前10天. 除了, PG电子游戏要求所有22岁以下的新生在注册之前提供脑膜炎疫苗证明. (至少休学一个秋季或春季学期的返校学生也被视为新生.) Submit your meningitis vaccination here.
Exceptions to this law would be:
The student is enrolled only in online or other distance education courses; or
学生参加了少于360学时的继续教育课程或项目, or continuing education corporate training; or
The student is enrolled in a dual credit course which is taught at a public or private K-12 facility not located on a higher education institution campus; or
The student is incarcerated in a Texas prison.
A student is not required to submit evidence of receiving the 脑膜炎疫苗 if the student submits to HSU:
由在美国正式注册并获得行医执照的医生签署的宣誓书或证书.S., stating that in the physician’s opinion, the vaccine would be injurious to the health 和 well-being of the student; or
一份由学生签署的宣誓书，声明学生出于良心原因拒绝接种疫苗, including a religious belief.
学生必须使用德州卫生服务部(DSHS)的官方表格. It may be ordered electronically. 然后表格从DSHS邮寄给学生，可能需要两周的时间才能收到. It must be completed, notarized, 和 submitted to MedProctor using the “affidavit” option. 学生有责任填写并公证DSHS表. You can request the form here.
后一种豁免不适用于灾害或突发公共卫生事件, 恐怖袭击, hostile military or paramilitary action, 或德克萨斯州卫生服务部门宣布的特别执法紧急情况，并对该学生就读的大学所在地生效. Texas law states that acceptable evidence of your 脑膜炎疫苗接种 必须包括:
学生的 名字 和 出生日期.
月、日、年 the vaccine was administered.
签名或盖章 of the physician or his/her designee, or public health personnel; OR
An official immunization record generated from a state or local health authority (as from the Texas Public Health Department); OR
An 官方记录 收到 学校官员, including a record from another state.
The student has to have received the 疫苗或加强剂 在 前五年 第一天上课.
The vaccine can be obtained through the health department, 一些药店, 和 perhaps some private physicians. 18岁及以下, 学生可能有资格在阿比林的帕蒂·汉克斯·谢尔顿护理学院免费接种疫苗. Call Alice Murphy at 325-671-2356 to inquire about qualifications.
It is important you consult your physician regarding the need for the 脑膜炎疫苗 to prevent bacterial meningitis.
这些信息将提供给德克萨斯州的所有新大学生. Bacterial Meningitis is a serious, 这是一种可能致命的疾病，发展速度极快，所以要格外小心. 这是一种围绕大脑和脊髓的膜的炎症. The bacteria that causes meningitis can also infect the blood. 这种病侵袭我。,000 to 3,每年有1000名美国人, including 100-125 on college campuses, leading to 5-15 deaths among college students every year. 有一种治疗方法，但那些存活下来的人可能会出现严重的健康问题或残疾.
What are symptoms of bacterial meningitis?
高烧
Rash or purple patches on skin
感光性
困惑和困倦
嗜睡
严重的头痛
呕吐
脖子僵硬
恶心想吐
癫痫发作
皮肤下可能会出现由出血引起的红紫色小点皮疹. These can occur anywhere on the body. 症状越多, 风险就越高, so when these symptoms appear seek immediate medical attention.
How is bacterial meningitis diagnosed?
诊断由医疗提供者做出，通常基于临床症状和脊髓液和血液检查的实验室结果.
Early diagnosis 和 treatment can greatly improve the likelihood of recovery.
How is bacterial meningitis transmitted?
The disease is transmitted when people exchange saliva (such as by kissing, or by sharing drinking containers, 餐具, 香烟, 牙刷, 等.) or come in contact with respiratory or throat secretions.
How do you increase your risk of getting bacterial meningitis?
通过共用香烟、水瓶、餐具、食物、接吻等接触唾液.
住在封闭的环境中(如在宿舍或集体之家共用一个房间/套房).
What are the possible consequences of the disease?
Death (in 8 to 24 hours from perfectly well to dead)
永久性脑损伤
肾功能衰竭
学习障碍
听力损失、失明
Limb damage (fingers, toes, arms, legs) that requires amputation
坏疽
昏迷
抽搐
Can bacterial meningitis be treated?
如果及早接受抗生素治疗，可以挽救生命，并增加康复的机会. However, permanent disability or death can still occur.
疫苗是可用的，应该考虑那些住在近距离的人和25岁或以下的大学生.
疫苗对5种最常见的细菌类型中的4种有效，这些细菌类型导致美国70%的疾病.S. (but does not protect against all types of meningitis).
Vaccinations take 7- 10 days to become effective.
The cost of vaccine varies, so check with your health care provider.
联系许 Student Health Center at Moody Center Rm. 208. Ext. 1314
Contact your local or regional Texas Department of Health office. In 阿比林 contact the Taylor County Health Department at 850 North 6th Street. 电话(325)692-5600.