Welcome to Student Health Service!

• The Philadelphia Department of Public Health released an advisory statement in mid-January that norovirus is on the uptick in Philadelphia.
• Student Health Service continuously tracks incidence of many communicable diseases including norovirus-related gastroenteritis.  As of February 9, 2012, SHS has NOT seen an increase in students reporting vomiting and diarrhea.
• Important considerations:
  • Norovirus typically resolves itself within a few days without specific treatment (often in 48 hours or less).
  • Testing generally does not change the course of treatment and is used mostly in outbreak situations.
  • The virus is highly contagious; the single best way to limit spread of norovirus is HANDWASHING.
• Norovirus can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea accompanied by nausea, abdominal cramps, and fatigue.  Students who experience these symptoms should call the Student Health Service at 215.746.3535 for advice.

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The recent recall of the Pfizer birth control, LoOvral, does not affect any pills sold at SHS. 

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Facts about registration holds

Are you on registration hold for immunization non-compliance? Please go here for important information regarding holds.

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For December grads

Beginning November 1, 2011, December grads cannot be bursar billed by Student Health.  Payment must be made at the time of service in cash only - no checks or money orders will be accepted.

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Seasonal flu vaccine now available by appointment in SHS

Cost is $25, covered by PSIP or billed to bursar.

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