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HEALTH INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

 WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING


Congratulations on your admission to the University of Wyoming. We look forward to meeting you on your first weekday on campus. The goal at the Student Health Service is to serve you and to make it as easy as possible for you to register for your classes for your first term. To help us help you, please refer to the information below and follow the university’s rules and regulations in a timely fashion so that you can register for your courses.

NOTE: All health information must be in English  All international students must comply with the following health requirements:

  1. MMR IMMUNIZATION

    1.  Complete the Student Immunization and Health History Form.
    2.  Proof of immunity to these Measles, Mumps and Rubella can be presented in one of four ways:
      1.  Proof of two doses of the MMR immunization, given after 12 months of age with the second dose at least 4 weeks after the first dose; or
      2.  Proof of blood tests showing immunity to all three illnesses; or
      3.  Proof of physician diagnosis of all 3 illnesses; or
      4.  Your birth date prior to 1 January 1957

      NOTE: Exemptions to this requirement will be considered if there is a medical or religious reason for it. (Information regarding exemptions is listed on the Form.)

    3. Additional immunization recommendations are listed on the Form, but are not required.
    4. Please complete both sides of the Form.
    5. A medical clinician must sign the first side of the Form.

  2. TUBERCULOSIS TESTING
    1. A Mantoux Tuberculosis skin test must be placed on the arm, and the reaction read in millimeters of induration (A report of either a positive or negative reading is not considered acceptable proof.)
    2. The skin test must be performed within 3 months of arrival at the University of Wyoming. 
      NOTE: For an August 1 arrival, the test results are valid between May 1 and August 1; for a September 1 arrival, the test results are valid between June 1 and September 1; for a January 7 arrival, the test results are valid between October 7 and January 7.
    3. If a skin test is considered positive by United States medical standards, a two view Chest X-Ray (PA and lateral view) is required, as well as a visit with a Student Health Service physician.
    4. A Chest X-Ray performed outside of the United States is acceptable if performed within three months of arrival at the University of Wyoming.
    5. A qualified physician must review the Chest X-Ray and deliver a verified reading in English.
  3. INABILITY TO COMPLY

    4. If you are unable to comply with these requirements prior to arrival at the University of Wyoming, you must come to the Student Health Service immediately for immunization and testing.

  4. COSTS

    As of January 2006, the costs to you for immunization and testing at the Student Health Service are as follows (costs are subject to change):
    1. MMR: $50.00 per shot (two shots are required if there is no evidence of previous immunizations);
    2. TB skin test: $5.00;
    3. Chest x-ray (PA and lateral views): $90.00
    4. TB medications: no cost for nine months.

 

-- REMEMBER --
YOU MUST COME TO THE STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE WITH YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION PRIOR TO REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Health Service at studenthealth@uwyo.edu or (307) 766-2130. The Student Health Service looks forward to assisting you with your medical needs while a student at our University.

 

JES

1/06