WE OFFER
- Routine Health Evaluations
- Health Education
- Outpatient Medical Services
- Community Referrals
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Over-the-counter Medications
- IMMUNIZATIONS (Reasonable fee per injection)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria Toxoids
- Measles/Mumps/Rubella
- TB Skin Test
- Hepatitis B
- SCREENINGS
- Diabetes
- UTI (urinary tract infection)
- TESTING
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Communicable
Disease Policy
The Dallas County Community College District' communicable
disease policy (Ref. DCCCD Policies & Procedures Manual,
Sec. IV/N Personnel) addresses the serious threat to our community
and nation posed by the AIDS epidemic. This policy concerns,
but is not limited to, human immunodeficiency virus ("HIV
infection"). HIV infection includes AIDS, AIDS-Related Complex,
and a positive test for the antibody to human immuno-deficiency
virus. A priority within the District involves educating employees
and students concerning AIDS and managing each case of AIDS
individually with sensitivity, flexibility, and concern for
the individual as well as employees and students. Copies of
this policy and related administrative procedures are available
in the Library, Health Center, Personnel, Admissions, and
Student Programs offices, as well as in each division office.
You are encouraged to be aware of the District's commitment
to address this sensitive issue by becoming familiar with
the policy.
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Immunizations
Texas Senate Bill 1517, April 1991, requires that each
student know the following information concerning vaccine-preventable
illnesses.
MEASLES (aka, rubella, Red Measles, Hard Measles,
10-Day Measles)
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Antibiotics
are not available to treat persons infected with this organism.
Recent outbreaks of this illness have included many hospitalizations
and several deaths among college-aged persons in Texas and
nationally. For these reasons it is strongly recommended that
students of Institutions of Higher Education have two doses
of the vaccine prior to beginning classes. Most young adults
have had only one dose.
The measles vaccine is most often given in combination with
the vaccines for mumps and rubella which are also caused by
viruses.
TETANUS (aka, LockJaw)
The illness caused by tetanus results from the poison produced
by a bacteria. Again this is a very difficult illness to treat
once it occurs and prevention is the most appropriate choice.
The vaccine is effective for about 10 years and needs to be
boosted at that interval. It is now common for older adults
to develop Tetanus in the United States as many adults do
not receive the recommended 10 years boosters. The Tetanus
vaccine should be given in combination with the diphtheria
vaccine.
POLIOMYELITIS
In the United States, polio immunization is not routinely
recommended for persons 18 years of age or older. However,
if travel to other parts of the world is planned, a physician
should be contacted for specific recommendations. Students
who are pursuing courses of study in any of the human or animal
health professions who will have direct patient contact may
be required to have specific immunizations.
For additional information regarding immunizations contact
your physician, the Dallas County Health Department (214)-819-2000,
or the El Centro College Health Center (214)-860-211).
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PREVENTION
Your Immunizations Should be Current. Immunization is an
Integral Part of Your Health Care. For additional
information regarding immunizations contact your physician,
the Dallas County Health Department (214)-819-2000, or the
El Centro College Health Center (214)-860-2113.
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Alcohol and Drug use
In compliance with the Drug Free School and Communities Act
Amendment of 1989, Public Law 101-206, El Centro College provides
the following policy adopted by the Board of Trustees of the
Dallas County Community Colleges.
- Unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drug and
alcohol by students is strictly prohibited.
- Breach of this Board Policy is a Class C misdemeanor
and may result in imposition of legal sanctions.
Penalties imposed by the college include:
- Withholding transcript or degree.
- Denial of degree.
- Suspension from extra-curricular activities.
- Suspension from college.
- Expulsion from college.
Board
policy Punishment for a Class C Misdemeanor
is a $200 Fine as stated in the Texas Criminal Laws Penal
Code 12.23. In all cases, Federal law supersedes State law.
For more information call 214-860-2014.
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El Centro College is a SMOKE
FREE CAMPUS
Smoking & Other Tobacco Products
Permitted OUTSIDE ONLY
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