According to the provisions of U.S. law:

“All new students must provide complete vaccination records before they can attend class. If they do not provide vaccination records as required by the school, they will not be allowed to enter the campus. At the same time, if If the school is found to have failed to provide complete vaccination records, the school may be held legally responsible.”

Speaking of vaccinations, American universities can actually provide them, but you know they are more expensive than in China. How much does it cost... So smart friends usually choose to solve it at home, which saves a lot of trouble. But when you see the school’s vaccination requirements, you must be going crazy every minute. What the hell are MMR, Hep B, and TB Test, and the recent vaccine incident has made people even more panicked.

But don’t panic. Today’s daily newspaper will give you a detailed look at the trivial matters regarding physical examinations and vaccinations when studying in the United States...

Please check your school carefully. Requirements

American schools will put forward certain requirements for the vaccinations that international students need to take before studying in the United States. They are usually presented in the form of a table, called Immunization Requirement (that is, which vaccines the school requires) ), or the Medical History Form (your vaccine registration record).

Take Purdue University as an example, let’s feel what this table looks like:

It may seem a little dizzy, but in fact, you only need to put your personal Just fill in the information and leave the rest to the doctors at the physical examination center. They will complete this form based on your vaccination status.

So, will this form still be useful after arriving in the United States?

Of course! Remember to take this form to the school's Health Center. The doctor there will use the information on this form to confirm whether you need to get vaccinated.

The above is just an example using Purdue; however, the types and quantities of vaccines required by each school are different, so you must remember to check the school's documents several times! For example, Columbia only requires two vaccines, while Penn requires five vaccine records.

So, let’s learn about some common types of vaccines:

MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)

Measles, mumps, and rubella combined vaccine, that is A three-in-one vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella. It is possible to vaccinate separately or in a combination of vaccines.

American schools generally require two shots for measles, while for mumps and rubella, one or two shots may be required. Therefore, if the vaccines are given separately, fill them out according to the school form requirements. If it is a mixed vaccine, two doses of MMR are enough. There should be a month's interval between the two injections.

Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis

Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis vaccine, referred to as DTP or any combination of DTP and DT or Td, we often call it "Diphtheria-Pertussis mixed vaccine" ".

American schools generally require records of 5 shots, but in the domestic vaccine booklet, only 4 shots are needed to complete the vaccination. If the child is under 2 years old at the time of the last vaccination, another vaccination is required. So students will get at least one catch-up shot to meet the school's requirements.

Hepatitis B

For hepatitis B vaccine, American schools generally require 3 shots to be recorded. The injections are also given every one month.

Varicella (chickenpox)

Chickenpox vaccine, American schools generally require two shots to be recorded. Individual schools will clearly state that if vaccinated before the age of 13, one vaccination is required, but if vaccinated between the ages of 13 and 17, two vaccinations are required, with an interval of 6 to 10 weeks.

If the student has had chickenpox, a certificate stating the year of onset and signed and stamped by a doctor can be used in place of the vaccine.

Meningococcal

Meningococcal vaccine, American schools generally require one shot. It is mainly provided to college students when they live on campus. Basically, all students have received this vaccine.

Tuberculosis Skin Test (PPD Skin Test)

Tuberculosis test, this is a test that almost every American school requires international students to take. Most schools conduct this test, also known as the legendary TB testing, during the international student reporting week.

I would like to add a word here, saying that Purdue University’s tuberculosis test requires drawing three major tubes of blood...and if your test result is very tragically positive, then please continue to draw three more tubes. Tube.

However, the doctors and nurses at American university hospitals are still very gentle (this is their campus hospital). They will chat with you cordially, and there are also doctors with childlike innocence who take out small Toys are here to comfort you, so don’t be afraid little cuties.

The amazing thing is that after the blood draw, the doctor recommended that you go to the gym to exercise and take a shower on the same day!

Friends, you can make an appointment for a physical examination

Generally, physical examinations before going abroad are conducted at overseas travel health care centers in various provinces and cities, because physical examinations here are very convenient. < /p>

Shanghai International Travel Health Care Center: Appointment Website/Outbound Personnel Inspection Address: No. 15, Jinbang Road, Shanghai, consultation hotline: 021-62699006

Guangdong International Travel Health Care Center: Appointment Website/ Inspection address for outbound personnel: No. 207, Longkou West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, consultation hotline: 020-87537322, 87548300

It is recommended to bring the following materials with you during the physical examination:

1) 2-inch color photo 3 open.

2) Child Immunization Certificate. (If lost, it is recommended to get a new one. The editor will get a new one, remember it is a green leather one)

3) Documents: ID card/passport. (It is best to remember your passport number, and it is recommended to bring a pen)

4) Vaccine forms and other related forms issued by American schools. (If any)

5) Physical examination fee: about 1,000 RMB, the specific fee is subject to the actual fee of the physical examination center.

It is recommended that you make an appointment before the physical examination, because May, June, and July are often the peak periods for physical examinations for studying abroad. Make an appointment at least two days in advance, which will save a lot of time in queuing.

In addition, the schoolbag can be filled with snacks to replenish energy, because you need to fast before taking blood, but you need a full stomach to get the vaccine, so remember to take the opportunity to eat something after taking blood.

Then, you can hand the Immunization Requirement from the American school and the childhood immunization certificate to the staff at the overseas travel health care center (they can understand English), and they will inform you What physical examinations are required, which vaccines are needed, etc. The physical examination items probably include: height, weight, strength, urine test, X-ray, blood draw, electrocardiogram...

After the physical examination, you can go for vaccination. You only need to hand over the school's vaccine request form and vaccine booklet to the doctor. In about ten minutes, all the needles will be inserted, without giving you any chance to wipe your tears...

Finally, No problem, you can go home.

After about three working days, you can get the completed vaccine form from the doctor. In addition, you will also get a small red book (health examination certificate) and a small yellow book (vaccine). vaccination certificate), remember to bring them with you when entering and leaving the country.

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