Health Tips from SHS
What to do if you are sick: If you are having symptoms such as a fever, cough, or are feeling sick, you contact Student Health Services or your healthcare provider for guidance. Student Health Services is available all year round and is open 7 days a week during the semester.
Whether you are a resident or commuter, you should limit your contact with others, and remain at home or in your on-campus housing until you hear from SHS or your Primary Care Physician. If you must go out, you should keep your distance from others and consider wearing a mask to reduce the change of getting others sick.
Reporting illness: To help protect the entire campus, we ask that you let us know if you test positive for COVID-19 or the flu at a location other than SHS. We do not, however, notify your faculty other groups on campus regarding your absence.
Preventing Illness: The best way to avoid getting sick is by taking simple actions to protect yourself and those around you:
- Stay up to date with your influenza and COVID-19 vaccines.
- Avoid others (including class or work) when you are ill. Contact SHS for guidance on how to take care of yourself, and when you can resume your usual activities.
- Clean your hands often, with alcohol-based hand sanitizer, or by washing with soap and water.
- Cover your cough! Discard any tissues immediately and cleanse your hands after.
- Avoid touching your nose, mouth and face.
- Don’t share food, drinks, or utensils.
- Disinfect frequently touched surfaces as appropriate.
- Get plenty of rest! Try a sleep schedule and follow these tips for better sleep.