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MyShockerHealth Newsletter: Issue 2

In this issue:

  • Prepare for Spring Break: travel and parents
  • Measles in Texas
  • Springtime Allergies
  • WSU Employee Corner
    • Taking Breaks at Work
    • Use your healthquest benefits
  • Over-the-Counter Medication at Student Health Services

MyShockerHealth Newsltter • Issue 2 • March 10, 2025

Colorful graphic with flowers and sun that says 'Enjoy Your Spring Break
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Welcome to the myShockerHealth newsletter!

It is finally March........Are we done with snow yet?

We have some great health advice in this issue:

Links to the most current newsletter will be posted through WSU newsletters, social media, and our website, wichita.edu/shs. Enjoy!

For content requests: student.health@wichita.edu

Measles Outbreak

Measles is a viral infection that is easily treatable and preventable. The measles cases in Texas and other states are primarily occuring in unvaccinated individuals. Because the virus is highly contagious - about 90% of unvaccinated people will contract the if exposed. 

If you are looking for measles vaccinations, Student Health provides MMR vaccine series which is usually free with your health insurance benefits. Or, look for access closer to you.

Infographic about measles symptoms in children, showing a sick child with rash, and listing symptoms like high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash appearing 3–5 days after symptoms begin.

Do you have watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing and sore throat? Could be Springtime Allergies!

Attatched is a good article on using over the counter medications and prescription allergy treatments to treat symptoms, talk to your doctor or make an appointment at Student Health Services!

Illustration of a person sneezing with various allergy triggers around them, including dust, pollen, pets, insects, and food, each marked with a red 'no' symbol.

Spring Break Travel Tips

Students are getting ready for Spring Break and while traveling makes for great memories, make sure you know your resources. 

Student Health can prepare you for Spring Break or treat you for symptoms or exposuers. Our healthcare advisers can help manage symptoms and treatments for any situation: unprotected sex, alcohol binge drinking, too much sun exposure, food poisoning, and more.

Spring Break graphic with colorful flowers

Spring Break Parent Tips

Parents! Check out this list of Spring Break Camps and Activities for Kids in Wichita! Find fun opportunities for your kids on the Wichita Mom.

Spring Break on a beach with the sand outlining the words spring break

Wichita State Wellness To-Go Vending Machine located in the Heskett Center allows students to get over the counter medication quickly.

Did You Know?

Did you know that the Student Health pharmacy and the Wellness To-Go Vending Machine each sell over the counter medication to WSU students and employees? Items such as Claritin, Allegra, and Zyrtec (Cetirizine) are available to purchase.

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