Category: Health and Safety

According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the risk of measles spreading throughout Kansas remains low. However, pockets of low vaccination coverage leave some communities at higher risk for outbreaks. Learn more about measles — including vaccination information — at the KDHE website. And learn more about general health advisories and WSU Student Health resources here.

There have been no reported measles cases in Sedgwick County per county health officials who are closely monitoring the situation. Unvaccinated residents are the most at risk when traveling to areas with known outbreaks or when traveling internationally. For up-to-date local measles vaccination clinics and facts, visit the Sedgwick County website.

Student Health Services wants Shockers to be aware of health-related travel advisories for your Spring Break destinations. Mexico and other popular vacation sites may also have travel warnings.

Temperatures are expected to drop throughout the week, so be sure that you are prepared to stay safe as you make your way on campus between classes.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment offers advice on how to avoid cold weather-related health issues:

• Wear appropriate clothing, such as: Hats, scarves or masks that cover face/mouth, water-resistant coats, gloves, several layers of loose-fitting clothing and water-resistant boots
• Pay special attention to most-affected body parts: Nose, ears, toes, cheeks, chin and fingers

Buildings on campus are open during the school day, so if you feel like you are experiencing any adverse effects from the weather, take a moment to warm up in a building as you make your way to class.

If you experience any health issues from the weather, you can contact Student Health Services (SHS) at student.health@wichita.edu or call 316-978-4792. SHS is located in the Steve Clark YMCA on campus.

It’s flu season and there are a lot of positive cases right now. Protect yourself and others with simple prevention strategies: wash your hands or use hand sanitizer, cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, and consider wearing a mask and socially distancing, particularly if you feel unwell. You can also still get flu shots at local pharmacies if you need one.

Faculty and staff can visit the the Student Health Faculty/Staff Acute Care Clinic for minor and acute medical issues only, including cough, cold, fever and flu. Appointments are required for the clinic. The clinic is located in the Student Wellness Center within the Steve Clark YMCA. Most appointments are $30 to $50 for an office visit evaluation by a Student Health Services medical provider, dependent on insurance. The office visit cost does not include the costs for laboratory services, medications or radiology services. Call 316-978-4792 to schedule an appointment.

Co-pays or deductibles are the employee’s responsibility and depend on personal health insurance benefits.

It is flu season and there are a lot of positive cases right now. Protect yourself and others with simple prevention strategies: wash your hands or use hand sanitizer, cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, and consider wearing a mask and socially distancing, particularly if you feel unwell.

You can still get flu shots at local pharmacies if you need one. If you feel unwell, you can make an appointment at Student Health through the myShockerhealth portal.

Remember, medication take back is available every day at Student Health. You can bring any unused or expired medication for safe disposal to Student Health Services from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

You can also pickup medication disposal bags to take with you for free at the Student Wellness Center.

Come get a free kit filled with harm reduction and/or safer sex supplies from the Student Wellness Center. This includes naloxone, condoms, Plan B, menstrual products and more.

Kit pickup is anonymous and available during business hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the myShockerHealth Wellness Store window. This is located at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

Get your flu vaccine today at Student Health. Bring your insurance card or pay privately ($25 plus administration fee); insurance may cover expenses.

Healthy Equity Fund may assist with out-of-pocket expenses. Walk-ins are welcome 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday or make an appointment by calling 316-978-4792. Students can make an appointment through the myShockerHealth portal. 

Remember, medication take back is available every day at Student Health. You can bring any unused or expired medication for safe disposal to Student Health Services from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

You can also pickup medication disposal bags to take with you for free at the Student Wellness Center.

Student Health is hosting a pop-up flu vaccine clinic for the WSU community from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 on the first floor lobby of the Shocker Success Center. Staff, faculty and students are encouraged to come get vaccinated.

If you have insurance, bring your insurance card; flu vaccine and administration fees may be free with WSU employee health insurance plans. If you are a student, fees can be applied to your myWSU student account.