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University Daily Kansan
Campus/Area
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1985
Free measles shots offered in Strong
By Stefani Day Of the Kansan staff
Doctors and nurses from Watkins Hospital were giving free measles vaccinations yesterday, but few people were taking advantage of the opportunity.
Health professionals from Watkins will be back in the lobby of Strong Hall giving free measles immunizations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every day this week.
So far, few people have been vaccinated at the clinic, but Watkins officials expect it to pick up by the end of the week.
Several students asked about the immunization, said Calista Orent, one of the two nurses at the clinic. However, only a handful actually were immunized.
James Reed, a Watkins physician who was at the clinic yesterday, said, "If we are able to immunize even a few, it could lower the cases of measles.
"The more people we can immunize, the more we can protect everyone."
Even a few might be the turning point between an epidemic developing and not having one.
Reed said that Watkins had set up the immunization program because there had been some serious measles epidemics in the past few years.
Although Kansas has not had any measles cases recently, Reed said, students might bring the disease from other areas.
Lack of trust. Last year, three students at the Christian Science Church School in Elsah, III., died after contracting measles.
Students who want the vaccination must read and sign a form describing measles, the vaccine and possible side effects. A copy of the form is kept in the student's file at Watkins and another is sent to the state health department.
Then it’s a simple shot in the arm.
People who are allergic to chicken, eggs or an
antibiotic called neomycin should not receive the immunization.
Others who should not be immunized are: pregnant women, anyone who is sick with something more serious than a cold and anyone who has a lowered immunity system — such as people with cancer, leukemia, acquired immune deficiency syndrome or who are taking cortisone.
Reed said a few people might show a reaction to the immunization. He said side effects from the vaccination could be a fever, slight rash and slightly swollen glands.
"If you do get a reaction, it's not nearly as severe as the disease," Reed said.
Reed said the measles immunization was a high priority for the hospital. Two nurses, a physician and a secretary will be at the clinic each day.
Center helps students adjust to hectic life
The KU Committee on South Africa will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries Building, 1204 Oread Ave.
Life in the United States is the same roller-coaster ride as in Peru, said a foreign student who went with KU's Applied English Center to Worlds of Fun on Saturday.
By Bengt Ljung Of the Kansan staff
"People do things at a faster pace here, but I think I have adjusted well," he said.
Tau Sigma Student Dance Club will meet at 7 p.m. today in 242 Robinson Center.
Strategy Games Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in the Trail Room of the Kansas Union.
"Life is similar, but the roller coaster goes faster and is more modern," Ian Vucetich, a freshman from Lima, Peru, said yesterday.
Supadat Ongsakul, Bangkok,
Thailand, freshman, said knowing a
A seminar, "The Bible Today: A Basic Overview," will be given at 4:30 p.m. today at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries Building.
Susan Hildebrand, Applied English Center instructor, said the center organized the trip to Worlds of Fun as a part of helping foreign students adjust to life in Kansas.
bit about American culture before he came to KU helped him. Hamburgers and American movies are plentiful in Thailand, he said.
Most of the 30 students who climbed into the bus at noon Saturday at McColum Hall have been in the United States for only eight weeks.
Xiaofang Zhou, Peking, China, freshman said American food was too bland for his taste and Chinese food was more American than Chinese.
Xiaofang's first encounter with Chinese-Americans was when he arrived in San Francisco in August and
Elizabeth Soppelma, the center's director, said the center, 204 Lippincott, teaches English to about 300 non-native speakers so they can participate in university studies. The students are placed in class levels according to their language proficiency.
The African studies department will sponsor a South Africa seminar, "Apartheid and the Black Writer," at noon tomorrow in Alcove D of the Union.
"We try to do something fun and go to a popular American place," she said. "The campus has a specific group of people. To see old people and families again is a nice experience for many foreign students."
Hildebrand said food was a constant reminder that the students were in a foreign country because it is such an important part of life.
was not what he had hoped it would be.
"They were so cold," he said. "But people here in Lawrence are very kind and helpful to foreigners."
Del Brinkman, the dean of journalism and the KU's faculty representative to the Big Eight Conference, will speak at the University Forum at 11:45 a.m. tomorrow at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries Building. Brinkman will present "A Look at KU Athletics: Academic Standards." Luncheon reservations must be made by noon today by calling 843-4933.
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"The American culture is not as complicated as the Muslim culture." Ongsaku said. "It's not necessary to study it so much to understand it."
Hildebrand said it was emotionally exhausting to be a newcomer. It is important to students to find a social group they are comfortable with.
A second crisis sometimes occurs after two or three months, when all the students are fumy anymore and the students wished a familiar setting, Hidebrand said.
Vuellich said, "I miss the sea," referring to Pacific waves off the coast.
The KU Democrats will meet at 8 p.m. today in the Jayhawk Room of the Union.
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