General health
We recommend that you Register with a local doctor while you are studying so that you can get medical help and advice quickly and easily. Your home GP can still see you as a temporary resident when you are not in Nottingham.
The Department of Health recommends that all students be fully immunised before arrival at university. You should arrange to see your doctor and make sure you are up-to-date with vaccinations against:
- Tetanus
- Polio
- Diphtheria
- Meningitis C
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella.
If you have had only one dose of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine you will need to get the second dose at the appropriate time. Ask your doctor for advice. To ensure that your vaccination records up to date if you are not sure please visit your current surgery and find out if you have been vaccinated for:
- Meningitis C
- First Mumps (MMR)
- Second Mumps (MMR).
If you have, then you also need to find out the dates upon which you were vaccinated. Please give your new doctor this information when you start university.
Meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining surrounding the brain caused by different organisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi and amoeba. It becomes particularly contagious in situations where large numbers of people live or work closely together (like students at university). All of our students are given information about the effects and how to protect themselves from Meningitis. If you're under 24-years-old and have not had a meningitis vaccination, you should contact your doctor to arrange one. You can also find out more information on the Meningitis Research site.
Mumps
We recommend that all students between 18 - 25 years old are up to date with their MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccination. If you have not received two doses of the vaccination in the past, please contact your surgery to arrange an appointment.
General health issues
From coughs and colds to measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations - your essential link is with a local doctor.
For further information on health and local services, please visit NHS Direct.
