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I am happy to welcome you to Morgan State University and hope
you will find your experience here challenging, enriching and fun. As
an adult, you are responsible for choices concerning your health, but
we are here to provide important options, information, resources and medical
care. Your cooperation is essential. Please complete the following
checklist before mailing your medical record to:
University Health Center Woolford Infirmary
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21251
____1. Complete the enclosed health history form and return
documents to University Health Center with all required immunization records.
____2. Secure copies of official immunization records from
your current health care provider. Acceptable proof of immunization includes:
a copy of your high school immunization record, or a copy of the original
immunization certificate.(Note: Only proof of vaccination of immunity
by blood titer is acceptable. History of the disease is not sufficient
evidence of immunity.).
Required Immunization/Screening Include:
__ 2 doses of Measles vaccine administered after the first birthday
__ 2 doses of Rubella administered after the first birthday
__ 2 doses of Mumps administered after the first birthday
__ Tetanus/Diphtheria 3 doses of DPT or DT
__ Tetanus/Diphtheria booster within 10 years
__ Tuberculosis skin test results within 6 months (even if history of
BCG). If contraindicated, or positive results, a chest x-ray is required
____3. Have your health care provider complete the Health
Entrance Certificate. If you are chronically ill, regularly take medications
or allergy injections, or will be coming to Morgan State University with
an unhealed injury, please submit to the Health Center a complete report
from your Health Care provider including plans and/or restrictions.
Sports clearance for varsity or club sports requires records
concerning any recent orthopedic or neurological problems, as well as
any cardiac problems.
____4. Tuberculin test done at physical exam must be read
within 49-72 hours and documented by health care provider on the physical
exam form. Forms will not be acceptable without your TB test results.
____5. Before mailing medical records, check to be sure
you have all of the above. Please retain a copy of all records for your
personal files.
Morgan State University does not discriminate against any
person with any health problems. You have already been accepted, and none
of the information called for on the enclosed forms can jeopardize your
admission. Your medical records are held in strict confidence at the Health
Center, and they will not be shared with anyone without your permission.
It is in your best interest that these records be complete.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or a member of my staff
at (443) 885-3236 if you have any questions about health care at
Morgan State University.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruth Agwuna, Director
University Health Center
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