Tuberculosis (TB) and Meningitis Health Requirements
Tuberculosis (TB) Policy
Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a bacterial infection that attacks the lungs and sometimes other parts of the body. It is spread when someone infected with the disease coughs or sneezes and the bacteria is inhaled by someone nearby. For additional information, visit the CDC's Tuberculosis page.
Fort Hays State University requires ALL first-time, on-campus enrollees to complete a tuberculosis screening questionnaire. This is required by Kansas Statute 65-129e to aid in prevention and control of tuberculosis.
Any student not in compliance with this requirement will not be able to attend classes, will not be eligible to register for a subsequent semester or term, and will not be able to obtain an official transcript or diploma until the requirement is met.
Print and complete the following questionnaire (pdf document). Return the completed document to Health and Wellness Services by email, fax, or postal mail.
Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire
Meningitis Policy
Meningitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord known as the meninges. Meningitis may develop in response to a number of causes, usually bacteria or viruses, but can also be caused by physical injury, cancer, or certain drugs. While not common, meningitis can be life-threatening or lead to brain damage. College students are at increased risk for the disease because of living in group housing. Visit our Meningitis page for additional information.
Kansas law requires all students living in University Housing or Greek Housing to either sign a waiver OR provide documentation of immunization for meningococcal meningitis prior to moving into campus housing. If you have not been vaccinated previously but choose to do so instead of signing the waiver, you can get the vaccine from your personal medical provider, local county health department, or at Health and Wellness Services.
To provide documentation of immunization, submit a copy of your immunization record to Health and Wellness Services by email, fax, or postal mail.
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To complete the waiver, print and complete the following form (pdf document). Return the completed document to Health and Wellness Services by email, fax, or postal mail.