Health Alerts

Substance Abuse

There has been recent concern and media attention regarding the consequences of substance abuse on college and university campuses across the nation. Most persons are aware of the dire effects that alcohol and illicit drug abuse can have on one's health and safety. Embry-Riddle students should also be aware that the consequences of substance abuse include irrevocable adverse effects on one's career in the aviation/aerospace industry.

Hepatitis B

This is a vaccine-preventable, viral disease that can lead to serious complications such as liver damage, cancer of the liver, and even death. The American College Health Association encourages all students to consider the benefits of vaccination for hepatitis B especially those who have increased risk from exposure to blood or other body fluids of an infected person (through sex, blood transfusion, tattoos/body piercing, drug use, exposure to biomedical waste). Please refer to the detailed information regarding hepatitis B and its prevention that accompanies the Medical Report form sent by Admissions.

Meningococcal Meningitis

This is a serious and communicable bacterial infection of the brain and covering of the spinal cord. The disease has a 10-15% fatality rate despite treatment. Survivors can be subject to disabling amputations, seizures, deafness, and strokes. Meningococcal meningitis can be prevented through vaccination. Please refer to the detailed information that accompanies the Medical Report form sent by Admissions.

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