Health Concerns
While you are at college or university and living in a student community you will be at a slightly greater risk of ill health. For example, when you first start college or university you may pick up what is affectionately referred to as ‘Freshers’ Flu’. This occurs when everyone arrives at university from different areas of the country bringing with them different germs that other students have not had before. The symptoms can be eased by drinking plenty of non-alcoholic drinks, taking paracetamol to bring down your temperature and generally taking it easy for a few days.
You may have concerns about other health related issues while you are studying. For example, instances of mumps in student communities have increased in the last few years. Meningitis is another common concern among students and it is important you are aware of the symptoms of this disease. However, you should also appreciate that following the introduction of a vaccination against meningitis the risk of catching this disease has been dramatically reduced. The links will give you more information about some of the most common health worries among students. If you are concerned about your health after reading this information you should seek a doctor’s opinion as soon as possible.
If you are not yet registered with a Doctor in York then use this search facility to find one. Alternatively visit the York NHS drop in centre where you will be able to see a nurse without making an appointment. A free and confidential counselling service is also available at each of the institutions in York. Click here for more information.
For details of health related services located in York, including those relating to these particular concerns, click here.
Click here for the 24 hour helplines – including the Meningitis Trust and NHS Direct. | 
