{"id":1675,"date":"2019-01-10T16:26:03","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T16:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/?page_id=1675"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:55:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T18:55:21","slug":"health-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/health-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Health Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_hover_color: #54afcb;--link_color: #ffc700;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:-34px;--awb-margin-bottom:-20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row 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data-lineheight=\"18px\"><strong>Student Health Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-slider-container fusion-slider-sc-shc fusion-slider-1309 full-width-slider\" style=\"height:500px; max-width:100%;\" data-id=\"1309\" data-full_height=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-slider-1309 .flex-direction-nav a {width:63px;height:63px;line-height:63px;font-size:25px;}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-slider-loading\">Loading...<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tfs-slider flexslider main-flex full-width-slider\" data-slider_width=\"100%\" data-slider_height=\"500px\" data-full_screen=\"0\" data-parallax=\"0\" data-nav_arrows=\"0\" data-nav_box_width=\"63px\" data-nav_box_height=\"63px\" data-nav_arrow_size=\"25px\" data-autoplay=\"1\" data-loop=\"1\" data-animation=\"fade\" data-slideshow_speed=\"7000\" data-animation_speed=\"600\" data-typo_sensitivity=\"1\" data-typo_factor=\"1.5\" data-orderby=\"rand\" data-order=\"DESC\" 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Portal<\/h2><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption with-bg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-title-sc-wrapper\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.58;\">Schedule an appointment today!<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"buttons\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tfs-button-1\"><div ><a 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style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:4%;--awb-padding-left:4%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p id=\"HBHMHL\" class=\"\" style=\"line-height: 1.0; visibility: hidden;\" data-fontsize=\"14\" data-lineheight=\"18px\"><strong>Welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffc500;--awb-margin-bottom:-4%;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.5;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ffc500; font-size: 24pt;\">Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Happy Life<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">College is a time of academic, professional and personal growth. This can be difficult if you are also struggling with health concerns. We know how hard it is to keep up on homework and exams when you need to rest and get back to feeling 100% \u2013 that is why we&#8217;re here to walk with you through those rough patches. We provide comprehensive medical and mental health services and wellness support to enhance your personal success. Whether you need assistance with allergies, colds, physical injuries, immunizations, nutrition, sexual health, or other health issues, we are here to resolve your health concerns and help you make the most of your college experience. <strong><em><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.health-mission\" href=\"#\"><span style=\"color: #ffc500;\">Our Mission Statement<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 health-mission\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-sm\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mission Statement<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The mission of the Esry Student Health Center is to promote and maintain optimal physical and emotional health and well-being of Missouri Western students. 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Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffc500;--awb-margin-bottom:-4%;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.5;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ffc500; font-size: 24pt;\">Student Health Center Information<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><strong>Office Hours:<\/strong><br \/>\nMonday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nurse Practitioner Clinic Hours:<\/strong><br \/>\nMonday-Thursday 12:30 p.m. &#8211; 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registered Nurse Clinic Hours:<\/strong><br \/>\nMonday-Thursday 8 a.m. &#8211; 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>After-hours, Weekends and Holidays:<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Mosaic Life Care Urgent Care<\/em><br \/>\n1115 No Belt Highway, (816) 271-7077<\/p>\n<p><em>Mosaic Life Care Emergency Room<\/em><br \/>\n5325 Faraon, (816) 271-6000<\/p>\n<p><em>Mosaic Life Care Nursing Triage Line<\/em><br \/>\n(816) 271-4000 (for medical advice)<\/p>\n<p>In case of inclement weather or other reasons the campus is closed, the Health Center will also be closed and any scheduled appointment will need to be rescheduled.<\/p>\n<p><em>*To avoid a $5.00 &#8220;no-show&#8221; fee for a missed appointment, students must cancel their appointment prior to its scheduled time by calling (816) 271-4495.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><a class=\"fusion-one-page-text-link\" href=\"#TopOfPage\">\n<p align=\"right\">Return to Top<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_hover_color: #54afcb;--link_color: #ffc700;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#333333;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:4%;--awb-padding-left:4%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p id=\"Services\" class=\"\" style=\"line-height: 1.0; visibility: hidden;\" data-fontsize=\"14\" data-lineheight=\"18px\"><strong>Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffc500;--awb-margin-bottom:-4%;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.5;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ffc500; font-size: 24pt;\">Services<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Outpatient\/Telemedicine Clinical Services are available to any registered student and include, but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Allergy injections and basic treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Blood pressure checks and management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Contraceptive care for men and women<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Anxiety and depression screening<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Eating disorder evaluation and management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Laboratory services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Gynecology services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">STI Testing and treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Strep Testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Urinalysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Wound care<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Physical exams for sports, work, and clinicals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Pregnancy Testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Influenza Testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Tuberculosis Testing (TB testing)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Immunizations: Hepatitis B, Tetanus (Tdap), Meningococcal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Partnership with Counseling Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Specialist referral services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Educational literature<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">All services are confidential. All services remain confidential between staff and student only. Esry Student Health Center may not release information about a student to anyone without the student\u2019s signed authorization.\u00a0 Authorization forms are found on this website under \u201cforms.\u201d\u00a0 Emergent and life-threatening situations may require parental notification without written permission.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-3 services\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-3\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Our Services<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Outpatient clinical services available to any registered student and include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries<\/li>\n<li>Allergy injections and basic treatment<\/li>\n<li>Blood pressure checks and management<\/li>\n<li>Contraceptive care for men and women<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety and depression screening<\/li>\n<li>Eating disorder evaluation and management<\/li>\n<li>Laboratory services<\/li>\n<li>Gynecology services<\/li>\n<li>STI testing and treatment<\/li>\n<li>Strep testing<\/li>\n<li>Urinalysis<\/li>\n<li>Wound care<\/li>\n<li>Physical exams for sports, work, and clinicals<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy testing<\/li>\n<li>Influenza testing<\/li>\n<li>Immunizations: Hepatitis B, MMR, Tetanus (Tdap), Meningococcal, Influenza and tuberculin testing<\/li>\n<li>Partnership with Counseling Center<\/li>\n<li>Specialist referral services<\/li>\n<li>Educational literature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium 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style=\"--awb-padding-right:4%;--awb-padding-left:4%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1549\" height=\"1549\" alt=\"SHCImmuneSquares\" title=\"SHCImmuneSquares\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2024\/06\/SHCImmuneSquares.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2024\/06\/SHCImmuneSquares-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2024\/06\/SHCImmuneSquares-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2024\/06\/SHCImmuneSquares-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2024\/06\/SHCImmuneSquares-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2024\/06\/SHCImmuneSquares-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2024\/06\/SHCImmuneSquares.png 1549w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:4%;--awb-padding-left:4%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p id=\"StuImmune\" class=\"\" style=\"line-height: 1.0; visibility: hidden;\" data-fontsize=\"14\" data-lineheight=\"18px\"><strong>Student Immunizations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffc500;--awb-margin-bottom:-4%;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.5;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ffc500; font-size: 24pt;\">Student Immunizations<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"immunization\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>ALL STUDENTS<\/strong><br \/>\nMissouri Western State University requires <strong>all students<\/strong> to submit a <strong><a style=\"color: #ffc500;\" href=\"https:\/\/aps2.missouriwestern.edu\/forms\/healthserv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.tb-faq\" href=\"#\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><strong>Tuberculosis (TB) Screening\/Testing Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>RESIDENCE HALL STUDENTS<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents living on campus are required to submit:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #ffc500;\" href=\"https:\/\/aps2.missouriwestern.edu\/forms\/healthserv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire<\/a>\u00a0AND<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #ffc500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2026\/02\/Meningitis_Immunization_Policy_408_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Meningococcal Immunization<\/a> (Meningitis ACWY) documentation<\/strong> (given at 16 years of age or older) or<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>if applicable<strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>a <strong><a style=\"color: #ffc500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2025\/10\/MeningitisWaiver-NEW.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">signed waiver<\/a><\/strong> that indicates you have medical or religious exemption from the meningococcal immunization\u00a0 (More information about the Meningococcal Immunization <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffc500; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/meningococcal\/vaccines\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/span>)<strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Other official immunization records from the Health Department, a physician&#8217;s office, hospital or school.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Additionally, students who have ever had a positive tuberculin skin test, must submit a physician signed chest x-ray report with their health and immunizations records, prior to move-in to confirm the absence of active disease.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to moving in, all documentation must be submitted by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Student Health Portal: <strong><a style=\"color: #ffc500;\" href=\"http:\/\/mwsu.studenthealthportal.com\">mwsu.studenthealthportal.com<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Mail: Esry Student Health Center, 4525 Downs Drive &#8211; Blum Union 203, St. Joseph, MO 64507 <strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fax: (816) 271-4498 <strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>health@missouriwestern.edu<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Failure to provide this information may delay your check-in.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Highly Recommended<\/strong><b> Immunizations:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ffc500;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdc.gov\/covid\/\"><strong>COVID-19<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.mmr\" href=\"#\"><strong>Measles-Mumps Rubella (MMR)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.tdap\" href=\"#\"><strong>Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.menb\" href=\"#\"><strong>Meningitis B (Men B)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.hepatitisa\" href=\"#\"><strong>Hepatitis A (Hep A)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.hepatitisb\" href=\"#\"><strong>Hepatitis B (Hep B)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.varicella\" href=\"#\"><strong>Varicella (Chickenpox)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.polio\" href=\"#\"><strong>Polio (IPV)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.influenza\" href=\"#\"><strong>Influenza (Flu)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.hpv\" href=\"#\"><strong>Human Papillomavirus (HPV)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><a class=\"fusion-one-page-text-link\" href=\"#TopOfPage\">\n<p align=\"right\">Return to Top<\/p>\n<\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-4 mmr\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-4\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Common childhood illnesses that, if experienced as an adult or during pregnancy, may have serious consequences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Measles<\/strong> \u2013 a very contagious viral infection spread through coughing and sneezing. It is also known as rubeola, five-day measles, or hard measles. Measles feature a reddish skin rash. Women who contract measles while pregnant may give birth to a baby with hearing problems. The most serious consequence of measles is encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mumps<\/strong> \u2013 a very contagious disease characterized by swelling of the salivary glands. It spreads easily in schools by coughing, sneezing and direct contact. After adolescence, mumps tend to affect the ovaries and the testes. The mature testis is particularly susceptible to damage which can lead to infertility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rubella<\/strong> \u2013 a highly contagious viral disease, also called German measles, is spread through contact with discharges from the nose and throat. Symptoms include swollen glands, joint pain, low-grade fever and a fine red rash. Rubella can have serious complications for pregnant women including miscarriage or severe birth defects.<\/p>\n<p>The MMR immunization is recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Information available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/health.mo.gov\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/health.mo.gov\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-5 menb\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-5\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Meningococcal Disease (Meningitis)<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">The meningococcal B vaccine protects against meningococcal disease, a serious infection caused by the bacterium Neiserria meningitidis serogroup B. This vaccine is recommended for young adults and college students living in dorms or sharing close quarters.<\/p>\n<p>The vaccine does not protect against other serogroups of meningococcal bacteria, such as A, C, W, and Y. A separate vaccine is available for these serogroups.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-6 tdap\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-6\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertusis (Tdap)<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Boosters are recommended every 10 years and may be indicated more frequently for certain injuries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tetanus<\/strong> \u2013 an infection of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). This disease is rare but often fatal. Tetanus is caused when bacterium enter the body through unclean wounds or cuts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diphtheria<\/strong> \u2013 a highly contagious disease spread by direct physical contact or by sneezing or coughing. Diphtheria is an upper respiratory tract illness characterized by sore throat, low-grade fever and fatigue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pertussis<\/strong> \u2013 also known as \u201cwhooping cough\u201d is a highly communicable infectious disease. It is most commonly spread through contact with respiratory droplets and less commonly through contact with recently contaminated item from an infected person. The incidence of pertussis remains a significant public health threat with a steadily increasing number of cases during the past two decades.<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-7 hepatitisa\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-7\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hepatitis A<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A highly contagious viral infection resulting in inflammation of the liver and its ability to function. Hepatitis A is generally transmitted from contaminated food or water or from close contact with a person or object that&#8217;s infected. The vaccine is typically given in two shots. The first one is followed by a booster shot six months later.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-8 hepatitisb\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-8\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hepatitis B<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A serious viral infection resulting in inflammation of the liver that may later lead to cancer of the liver or other serious complications. Hepatitis B is generally transmitted by contact with body fluids from an infected person. A series of three immunizations over a seven month period can prevent hepatitis B.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-9 varicella\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-9\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Varicella (chickenpox)<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A common childhood disease that is usually mild, but can be serious in young infants and adults. Chickenpox is spread through the air or by contact with fluid from chickenpox blisters. Symptoms include a rash, itching, fever, and tiredness. Chickenpox can lead to severe skin infection, scars, pneumonia, brain damage or death. Individuals who contract chickenpox will always be at risk of developing a very painful and serious rash called shingles years later. Vaccination is recommended for anyone who has not had chickenpox.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-10 influenza\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-10\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Influenza<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A contagious disease caused by a virus which spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. For most people, it lasts only a few days. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, chills, fatigue, cough, headache and muscle aches. A yearly influenza vaccination should be considered for people living in dormitories or under other crowded conditions to prevent outbreaks.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-11 pneumonia\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-11\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-11\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pneumococcal disease (pneumonia)<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Pneumonia is a serious disease that can lead to life-threatening infections of the lungs, blood or covering of the brain and can cause death. Drugs such as penicillin, that were once effective in treating pneumococcal disease, have become more resistant often making treatment difficult. This makes prevention of the disease through vaccination even more important.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-12 hpv\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-12\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">HPV (human papillomavirus)<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">The most common sexually transmitted virus in the U.S. HPV can cause cervical cancer in some women. HPV can also cause genital warts and warts in the upper respiratory tract of both men and women. More than 50% of sexually active men and women are infected with HPV at sometime in their lives. The HPV vaccine, called Gardasil, can prevent most genital warts and most cases of cervical cancer. Gardasil is given between 9 \u2013 26 years of age. Gardasil is given in a 3-dose series over a six-month period.<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-13 polio\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-13\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-13\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Polio<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Polio is a contagious viral illness that in its most severe form causes nerve injury leading to paralysis, difficulty breathing and sometimes death.\u00a0Most children in the United States receive four doses of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) at the ages of two months, four months, between 6 and 18 months and between ages 4 and 6 when children are just entering school.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-14 tb-faq\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-14\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-14\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tuberculosis Screening\/Testing FAQ<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:12pt;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#89385b;--awb-content-color:#000000;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#3a3a3a;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Oswald&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:19px;--awb-title-line-height:1.5;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-5764-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-dd42fa12b084ed5ce fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_dd42fa12b084ed5ce\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dd42fa12b084ed5ce\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5764-1\" data-target=\"#dd42fa12b084ed5ce\" href=\"#dd42fa12b084ed5ce\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why do I need to complete this screening?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dd42fa12b084ed5ce\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_dd42fa12b084ed5ce\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The purpose of the tuberculosis (TB) screening is to promote the optimum health of affected individuals through prompt diagnosis and treatment of TB while preventing potential spread to others. A comprehensive screening and targeted testing program not only address this public health condition in the campus community but also contributes to the larger public health goal of reducing the burden of TB in the United States. This policy is in compliance with Missouri State Law and the American College of Health Association recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2ac51e5760119299c fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2ac51e5760119299c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2ac51e5760119299c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5764-1\" data-target=\"#2ac51e5760119299c\" href=\"#2ac51e5760119299c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I answered \u201cyes\u201d to a question on the TB questionnaire form. Do I need a TB test?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2ac51e5760119299c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2ac51e5760119299c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>If you answered \u201cYes\u201d to question 1 (regarding a past positive TB test), you should NOT get another TB skin test. <strong>See FAQ #5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you answered &#8220;Yes&#8221; to questions 2, 3, 4 or 5 on the TB questionnaire, you are required to provide documentation of a tuberculosis test dated no later than 6 months of your start date here at MoWest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0d3f83ac1ab96871f fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0d3f83ac1ab96871f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0d3f83ac1ab96871f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5764-1\" data-target=\"#0d3f83ac1ab96871f\" href=\"#0d3f83ac1ab96871f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Which TB test should I get?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0d3f83ac1ab96871f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0d3f83ac1ab96871f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You can get either a TB skin test, or a TB blood test, such as the T-Spot or QuantiFERON Gold.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c7245428d4770cad2 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c7245428d4770cad2\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c7245428d4770cad2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5764-1\" data-target=\"#c7245428d4770cad2\" href=\"#c7245428d4770cad2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How should the TB skin test be submitted Esry Student Health Center?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c7245428d4770cad2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c7245428d4770cad2\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The test result may be uploaded to your <a href=\"https:\/\/mwsu.studenthealthportal.com\/\">Student Health Portal<\/a> or scanned to <a href=\"mailto:health@missouriwestern.edu\">health@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>. The date must be within 6 months of arrival on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0dd58e22a987be5f5 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0dd58e22a987be5f5\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0dd58e22a987be5f5\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5764-1\" data-target=\"#0dd58e22a987be5f5\" href=\"#0dd58e22a987be5f5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I have had a positive TB skin test in the past (screening question 1), but have already received treatment. What do I do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0dd58e22a987be5f5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0dd58e22a987be5f5\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You will need to provide all documentation of a prior or current course of TB, treatment and\/or medication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c734763f773b93629 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c734763f773b93629\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c734763f773b93629\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5764-1\" data-target=\"#c734763f773b93629\" href=\"#c734763f773b93629\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">If I need a TB test and have had the BCG vaccine what are the next steps?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c734763f773b93629\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c734763f773b93629\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The BCG vaccine can cause a false positive with a TB skin test, so it is recommended that you receive a TB blood test. TB Blood test can be a T-spot or QuantiFERON Gold.<\/p>\n<p>If you have received a positive TB test you will be required to provide documentation of a negative chest x-ray and be without symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-265c3bef7545be0ab fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_265c3bef7545be0ab\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"265c3bef7545be0ab\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5764-1\" data-target=\"#265c3bef7545be0ab\" href=\"#265c3bef7545be0ab\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What does \u201cclose contact\u201d mean? (TB Screening question #3)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"265c3bef7545be0ab\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_265c3bef7545be0ab\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No definition or guideline exists as to what is a \u201csignificant\u201d TB exposure. The degree of communicability of TB from one person to another depends on many factors:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-roman;\">\n<li>intimacy of exposure<\/li>\n<li>duration of exposure<\/li>\n<li>quantity of bacilli discharged<\/li>\n<li>infectivity of the bacilli<\/li>\n<li>ventilation<\/li>\n<li>exposure of the bacilli to sun or ultraviolet light<\/li>\n<li>opportunities for aerosolization through coughing, sneezing, talking, singing<\/li>\n<li>immune status of the person being exposed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines a contact as \u201ca person who has spent time with a person with infectious TB.\u201d CDC recommends that persons should get tested for TB if they have spent time with a person known or suspected to have active TB disease, if they have HIV infection, or if they have another condition that weakens their immune system and puts them at higher risk for active TB disease.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC indicates that persons who had prolonged, frequent, or intense contact with a person with TB while he or she was infectious are considered to be exposed. Close contacts are more likely to become infected with M. tuberculosis than contacts who see the person with TB less often. CDC indicates that exposure related to households, congregate living settings, or cough-inducing medical procedures, are designated as higher risk. Because knowledge is insufficient for providing exact recommendations, cut-off points for duration of exposure are not included.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-012242251e43910c4 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_012242251e43910c4\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"012242251e43910c4\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5764-1\" data-target=\"#012242251e43910c4\" href=\"#012242251e43910c4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I have been out of the country for more than 1 month\u2014but it was years ago. Do I still need a TB test?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"012242251e43910c4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_012242251e43910c4\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Only if the country is a high-risk area listed on the TB Screening Questionnaire will a TB test be required. You will be responsible for providing documentation of a TB test and evaluation by a certified U.S. Healthcare Provider, prior to attending classes or working on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-92a730aacc6af90ba fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_92a730aacc6af90ba\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"92a730aacc6af90ba\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5764-1\" data-target=\"#92a730aacc6af90ba\" href=\"#92a730aacc6af90ba\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I get the test?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"92a730aacc6af90ba\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_92a730aacc6af90ba\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Students can get a TB Test at the Esry Student Health Center, located on the second floor of the Blum Union, on Missouri Western State University campus; or any U.S. Healthcare Provider can administer the test.<\/p>\n<p>Faculty &amp; Staff can get the test at any U.S. Healthcare Provider. Additionally, the City of St. Joseph Missouri Health Department Services also offers TB testing.<\/p>\n<p>The City of St. Joseph Missouri Health Department is located at 904 South 10th St. in St. Joseph, MO. Their phone number is (816) 271-4725. TB testing for employment purposes or for medical history without a known exposure to an active TB case is available for a nominal charge. You must be able to return in 48-72 hours to have the test checked.<\/p>\n<p>See more information at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjoemo.info\/index.aspx?nid=487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>http:\/\/www.stjoemo.info\/index.aspx?nid=487<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_hover_color: #54afcb;--link_color: #ffc700;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#333333;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:4%;--awb-padding-left:4%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p id=\"Cost\" class=\"\" style=\"line-height: 1.0; visibility: hidden;\" data-fontsize=\"14\" data-lineheight=\"18px\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffc500;--awb-margin-bottom:-4%;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.5;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ffc500; font-size: 24pt;\">Cost<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">It is the policy of Missouri Western State University to provide low-cost health services to all students. Therefore, the Student Health Center charges a nominal fee for office visits, telemedicine visits, laboratory, and medications. Any Student Health Center charges will be placed on students MWSU accounts which may be accessed by clicking on \u201cGoldlink\u201d located at the bottom of the MWSU homepage on the &#8220;Paying for College&#8221; card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">Students will not be denied health services because of their inability to pay at the time services are provided.\u00a0 Charges will be added to the student\u2019s account with the MWSU Business Office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f2f3f4;\">The health center does\u00a0not file\u00a0insurance claims.\u00a0 We file ONLY International Student Insurance. It is recommended that you check with your insurance company to see how your policy works while you are attending MWSU. 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