WELCOME INCOMING HOUSING STUDENTS!
It is highly recommended that all incoming Housing students provide documentation of vaccination or immunity to the following infectious diseases: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Pertussis, Meningitis and Tuberculosis as recommended for colleges and universities by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to protect the health and safety of residents and staff. Please complete the new contact and consent information form when you sign into the Student Health Portal.
OCC Immunization Recommendations
OCC Immunization Recommendations (PDF): All incoming OCC Housing students are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to:
Visit the Health Portal, click on My Forms tab and Complete the following: (1) Housing Clearance Consent form, (2) Meningitis Information Form, (3) OCC Housing Immunizations form and Upload Your Records to the Student Health Portal.
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Meningococcal Serogroups ACWY (Menactra or Menveo) For students age 21 years and younger only |
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Varicella (Chickenpox) History of Chickenpox does not satisfy the recommendation. |
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Pertussis (Tdap) Td does not satisfy the recommendation. |
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Tuberculosis Screening |
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- How To Complete The OCC Housing Immunization Recommendations
- How To Obtain Copies of Your Immunization Records
- Health-Related Items to Bring with You
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Be prepared! Gather all the info you will need to complete your recommendations online.
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Sign in to the Health Portal.
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Once you are logged in, from the Home Page, click on the My Forms tab, and complete the "1. Housing Clearance Consent" form, "2. Meningitis Information" form, and "3. OCC Housing Immunizations" form.
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Enter all the requested dates and immunization information.
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Upload images or PDF files of your immunization records or OCC IZ Worksheet for Outside Providers, by clicking on "Select File" at the bottom of the "OCC Housing Immunizations" form. If possible, please try to group files together in a PDF to have fewer uploads.
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You can check your clearance status from the banner on the Home Page of the Health Portal.
- Your vaccination record (sometimes referred to as your immunization record) provides a history of all the vaccines you received as a child and adult. These records come in different forms, but the more common examples include: the "yellow" card (i.e., International Certificate of Vaccination); immunization records maintained by your primary care physician or other licensed healthcare provider either in electronic or hard copy format; and records maintained by your elementary or high school.
- Immunization Registries: Another potential source for obtaining copies of your immunization records is an Immunization Registry. These registries are secure computer systems that store children's immunization records and can only be used by doctors, hospitals, public health departments and other selected programs that serve children. All 50 states have immunization registries (the California Immunization Registry is referred to as CAIR). You can obtain your California Immunization Record from the Digital Vaccine Record portal.
- If the student does not have a copy of their official immunization records, they may contact their primary care physician/licensed healthcare provider who can complete the OCC IZ Worksheet For Outside Providers (PDF) or contact the OCC Student Health Center at 714-714-7705.
- To upload your immunizations directly into your SHC electronic health record via the Student Health Portal, please follow the instructions shown above in the section entitled How To Comply With The OCC Housing Immunization Recommendations. If you experience problems related to uploading your records via the portal, please call the SHC at 714-714-7705.
- For general information and questions related to Student Health, please visit the FAQ page.
These are some recommended over the counter items to pack in your first aid kit. Keep your supply replenished at all times.
- IMPORTANT - Student's health insurance card that allows you to see providers in Orange County
- Antibiotic Cream for minor cuts and wounds
- Bandages in varying shapes & sizes
- Cold Medicine (antihistamine, decongestant, cough syrup, etc.)
- Cough Drops or Throat Lozenges
- Epipen and anti-allergy medication for known moderate to severe allergies
- Hydrocortisone cream for itch
- Reusable cold and hot pack (can be used in both microwave oven and/or freezer)
- Heating Pad
- Thermometer
- Whatever you normally take for pain or menstrual cramps
- Your prescribed medications with doctor note or medical supplies for chronic conditions. Call a local pharmacy to transfer your prescriptions if moving from out of town. Schedule an appointment with primary care or specialist who can refill your medication if needed.
Meningitis Information
Immunizations provide effective protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. Communal living spaces such as college dorms, crowded social events and irregular sleeping habits can leave college students vulnerable to illness. Make sure you are up to date with recommended vaccines including measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), varicella, human papillomavirus (HPV), Hepatitis B, and meningitis vaccines.
What you should know about Meningitis
- Meningitis is inflammation (swelling) of the lining of the brain and spinal cord.
- Different things can cause meningitis, including viral and bacterial infections.
- Meningitis caused by a bacteria called ‘meningococcus’ is among the most serious and can be fatal within 24-36 hours of the symptoms beginning.
- Outbreaks often occur where people are living in close quarters such as college students living in dorms.
- Sharing drinks, lip balm, cigarettes, vape pens and close intimate contact such as kissing or coughing increases the risk of meningitis.
- Be aware that bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency and should be treated as soon as possible.
Meningitis symptoms include:
- Sudden high fever.
- Stiff neck.
- Bad headache that does not go away.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Confusion, altered mental status, trouble concentrating.
- Sensitivity to light (photophobia).
- Sleepiness, difficulty waking up, or trouble walking.
- Seizures.
- No desire to eat or drink.
- Flu-like symptoms.
- Skin rash sometimes, such as in meningococcal meningitis.
Newborns and babies may have different symptoms that are difficult to assess.
DO NOT DELAY SEEKING CARE: Anyone with symptoms of meningitis or exposure to meningitis should see a healthcare provider right away, A healthcare provider can determine if you have meningitis, what's causing it, and the best treatment. Prompt treatment can help to prevent brain damage, seizures, amputation of limbs, disability and rapid death.
Meningitis Vaccine
- 3 types of meningococcal vaccines are used in the United States, Meningococcal conjugate, Serogroup B, and Pentavalent vaccines.
- Vaccines can help prevent or minimize the incidence of meningitis.
- Getting vaccinated is important to protect against meningococcal disease which can cause serious illness and death.
For more information:
CDPH Immunization Recommendations for California Colleges
OC Healthcare Agency Immunization Information: College Students