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Bookmark or Share- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Measles vaccine takes effect within weeks, also ...For low-risk adults who are 19 or older, adequate vaccination is one or more doses of the measles vaccine on or after the first birthday. Adults who are at higher risk for measles, including college students, health care personnel and international travelers, need two doses of the vaccine at least 28 days apart to be vaccinated adequately.
- College depression: What parents need to knowCollege students face challenges, pressures and anxieties that can cause them to feel overwhelmed. They might feel homesick. Often for the first time in their lives, they are living on their own without any limits on their sleep schedules, the foods they choose to eat and how much time they spend on activities such as video games or social media.
- Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the ‘freshman 15’The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares daily goals for every freshman. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute
- The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student’s experienceThe five stages of the W-Curve Model explain students' level of comfort, satisfaction and effectiveness during each stage: 1. Honeymoon: The excitement stage. Often starting before students arrive at college, the honeymoon stage is full of excitement, stimulation and curiosity. There's increased enthusiasm to meet new people, and many cultural ...
- Mayo Clinic Minute: What new college students should know about ...As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute
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