If you were really sick, you were locked in the infirmary and not allowed out until you had greatly improved. It's all different these days. Instead of dingy little infirmaries, USA Today reports, most universities have complete health centers. They see a high percentage of students and are user-friendly. Even so, some things never change.
Mononucleosis is on the rise.
Another factor remains the same. Students neglect their health by missing sleep, skipping breakfast, and failing to eat a balanced diet. A lack of sleep depresses your immune system, making you susceptible to every nasty little bug floating around campus. Poor nutrition reduces your energy, causing you to feel listless and to tire easily. Of course not.