Allergy Information

Allergy sufferers can receive their allergy injections at the Student Health Service for a fee of $10.00 for single injection, $15.00 for multiple, provided they have their medication with orders from their prescribing physician.
Allergy medication will be stored/refrigerated at the Student Health Services.

Immunizations

Two doses of measles-containing vaccine(usually administered as MMR vaccine) are required for all first-time enterers to all Mississippi colleges and universities and must be obtained before the new student will be permitted to receive a class schedule and attend classes.

A ’Certificate of Immunization Compliance’ (PDF) must be completed by your health care provider and sent back (in a timely manner) to the admissions/registration office. Doing this in advance will simplify the registration process for both students and college officials.

Re-Immunization is necessary when:

1. Measles vaccine was administered before 12 months of age and/or before January 1, 1968.
2. Rubella vaccine was administered before 12 months of age and/or before 1969

Rubella and Measles are not required for females who may be pregnant. If pregnancy is suspected, a valid certificate of Medical Exemption from Immunization Requirements for adults is required until pregnancy is resolved.

Measles vaccine is not required for persons born before 01-01-1957.

In addition to the required immunizations listed above, the following shots are recommended, but not required:

• Hepatitis B (a series of three shots)
• Meningococcal vaccine (Menomune), especially for freshmen living on campus.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) – A booster of Td within the last 10 years

Laboratory Testing

Registered laboratory technologists operate a full-service laboratory located in Student Health Services for your convenience. A wide range of laboratory testing is available during office hours and most lab results are available while you wait.

X-Rays

X-ray services are also available and preformed by certified technicians on chest and extremities (i.e. hands, legs, fingers, etc.)

Mental Health

Stress, Depression, Anxiety are increasingly prevalent on college campuses. If you or someone you know, develops symptoms of:

• Problems with eating or sleeping
• Increased use of alcohol and drugs
• Problems making decisions
• Persistently sad, anxious, or empty moods
• Difficulty concentrating, or remembering
• Physical symptoms like headache, digestive symptoms and chronic pain
• Fatigue
• Tearfulness

You may have stress, or depression or anxiety.

The Student Health Services staff will be happy to assist you. Additionally, counseling is available free of charge at the University Counseling Center located in Kennard Washington Hall. Or, call, 601-266-4829.

Health Promotion

The offic of health promotion is available to provide information on various health topics and promote healthy behaviors to college students. Two health educators are available to develop programs and give lectures to classes, residence halls, and student organization about health concerns of college students.

Pharmacy

A licensed pharmacist fills prescriptions from health care providers both within and outside Student Health Services. Over-the-counter medications are also available for purchased without a prescription.
We accept insurance cards from the following third parties:

• PCS AND ADVANCED PCS
• MERCK MEDCO OR PAID
• EPC AND AETNA
• BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF MISSISSIPPI, LOUISIANA, AND ALABAMA
• CAREMARK AND EXPRESS SCRIPTS

Show your insurance card before purchasing prescriptions.

Women's Health Services

The following services are available at Student Health Services.

Preventative Health Care

Annual physicals and Pap tests
Breast Exams

Testing

STD screening and counseling
HIV testing and counseling

Contraception

Contraceptive counseling
Contraceptive methods
Birth-control pills
Emergency Contraception (morning after pill)

Pregnancy

Pregnancy testing
Pregnancy issues
Preconception counseling
Referrals

Sexual Assault - Abusive Relationships

Medical and counseling services
Referrals
Sexual Assault Crisis Center can be reached at 264-7777

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