Student Health
Warren Student Health Center
Wellness Center, Hopkins Hall, First Floor
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., August-May
404.471.6346
404.471.6498 fax
studenthealthservice@agnesscott.edu
Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins are first-come, first-served.
Services Overview
Services at the Warren Student Health Center are provided by full-time nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with advanced education and clinical training. As health care providers, our nurses:
- Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations
- Diagnose and treat common health problems such as infections and minor injuries
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as lab work and X-rays
- Prescribe and recommend medications in collaboration with a physician
- Provide health counseling and education
Cost of Services
Student health visits are free of charge. Additional services provided on campus such as laboratory tests and immunizations will be billed either to the student's account or Markel Insurance. The nurse practitioners may refer students to consulting medical staff at any time; the physician will discuss fees with the student at the time of service.
Confidentiality
All medical records and clinical consultations are confidential. Records cannot be released without the written consent of the student.
Class Absence
The Student Health Center does not issue excuses for missed classes.
Immunization Policy
It is the policy of Agnes Scott College that all students must comply with the mandatory immunization guidelines established by the American College Health Association prior to registration for classes. No temporary clearances are given to allow registration without meeting these requirements.
All Agnes Scott College students are required to have the following immunizations prior to registrations for classes:
1. Measles, Mumps and Rubella Requirement
All students born on or after January 1, 1957, must meet this requirement, either by having been vaccinated against the three diseases (either as the combined vaccine MMR or individual vaccinations against the 3 diseases) or showing laboratory evidence of immunity to all 3 diseases.
EITHER:
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
o Dose 1: On or after 12 months of age (provide month and year) and
o Dose 2: At least one month after first dose (provide month and year)
OR ALL THREE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Measles (Rubeola, Red Measles or Ten-Day Measles) - two doses of vaccine or a positive antibody titer
o Dose 1: On or after 12 months of age (provide month and year) and
o Dose 2: At least one month after first dose (provide month and year), or
o Positive Antibody Titer (include copy of lab result)
Mumps - two doses of vaccine or a positive antibody titer
o Dose 1: On or after 12 months of age (provide month and year) and
o Dose 2: At least one month after first dose (provide month and year), or
o Positive Antibody Titer (include copy of lab result)
Rubella (German Measles or Three-Day Measles) - two doses of vaccine or a positive antibody titer
o Dose 1: On or after 12 months of age (provide month and year) and
o Dose 2: At least one month after first dose (provide month and year), or
o Positive Antibody Titer (include copy of lab result)
2. Tetanus-Diphtheria Requirement
All students must have the basic primary series of 3 doses of Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoid (DT or Td). These are usually given with Pertussis vaccine (DPT) in infancy. In addition, all students must have a Td or Tdap booster within the past 10 years.
o Primary series of 3 doses of Diphtheria and Tetanus immunizations (provide completion date of series), and
o Td or Tdap booster within the past 10 years
3. Hepatitis B Requirement
All students must have a series of 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations or positive antibody titer (include copy of lab results).
4. Varicella (Chicken Pox) Requirement
All students must have a history of Varicella (chicken pox), a positive Varicella antibody titer or 2 doses of vaccine given at least 1 month apart.
5. Meningococcal Vaccine Requirement
All students must have documented immunization with one of the following:
o Primary dose at age 11 or 12 years followed by a booster dose at age 16
o Primary dose at age 13-15 years followed with a booster dose at age 16-18 years
o Primay dose on or after age 16 years with no booster needed
6. Tuberculosis Screening Requirement
All students must complete the Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire with the Medical Evaluation Form for Tuberculosis if indicated as found on the Agnes Scott College Entrance Health Record. "International students must have their Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) placed within the United States."