University of Kansas
Lawrence

Office of
The Chancellor September 23, 190

TO THE FaCULTY AND EMPLOYEES:

Pursuant to a regulation of the Board of Regents,
each member of the Faculty and each employee of the University
is required to be given an annual tuberculin test.

This regulation is designed for the further pro-
tection of our students against tuberculosis, and will be
offered by the Watkins Memorial Hospital, on the Hill.

Please report to the hospital at your earliest
convenience between the hours of 8 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 6 p.m.
Monday to Friday inclusive or from & to 12 a.m. on Saturday.

The test consists of a minute skin injection. If
the test is positive a slight irritation will be produced.
It will be necessary to return to the hospital in two days
for observation of the test.

Those having a positive reaction, indicating sensi-
tivity to the tubercle bacilli, will be X-rayed as a further
check. Positive reaction does not at all necessarily indicate
tuberculosis.

No charge will be made for the tuterculin, X-ray,
or laboratory tests necessary to establish diagnosis.

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For uniformity of examination, the tests and
X-ray must be taken at the student hospital; subsequent
examination, if indicated, may be done by your family
physician or a chest specialist.

Please do not be alarmed at this requirement. I
have taken the test and assure you it is merely a nuisance,
but I believe a worth-while one in the protection afforded —
for us all.

Your promt cooperation will save time and bother
for us all. Just go to the hospital at the first opportunity
during the hours indicated; the hospital will do its best to
make your visit brief.

Sincerely yours,

DEANS W. MALOTT,
Chancellor