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We all play a critical role in the promotion of health, prevention of disease and empowerment of individuals to manage illness and disabilities.

COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Policy

The university strongly recommends that all members of the Brandeis community stay up to date with the most recent Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations in order to safeguard their own health and the health of our employees, students, and campus community. However, vaccination is not required.

Students and families should contact the Brandeis Health Center with questions about this information, or with questions about other student vaccination requirements.

If you are experiencing flu symptoms, please call the front desk to schedule an appointment to be seen in our Respiratory Unit

Respiratory Virus Guidance

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Covid-19

Influenza

Monkeypox

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Helpful Hints

Clean your hands often.
Cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces (for example, doorknobs, tables, handles, light switches, and countertops) in your room and bathroom.
Take steps to improve ventilation, such as using fans to improve air flow.
Don’t share personal household items, like cups, towels, and utensils.
Monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (like trouble breathing or persistent pain/pressure in the chest), seek emergency medical care immediately.
To access emergency medical care, call BEMCo at 781-736-3333. If you are off campus, call 911.
You may pick up to-go meals from the dining halls using a green, to-go or a compostable container.
- If you don’t have a green to-go container, one may be obtained at the dining hall.
- For “food on the go” information visit Starship Mobile. Please wear a mask at all times while picking up meals.
Reach out to your instructors about keeping up with your coursework while you are isolating in place.
You should stay home until you have not had a fever for 24 hrs without the use of fever reducing medicine, and only if your other symptoms are improving.

Massachusetts Immunization Requirements

By Massachusetts State Regulations (105 CMR 220.600), students must have documentation of required vaccines or proof of immunity through antibody blood titers before coming to campus.

Guidance for Immunization Compliance

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Immunization Information

Upcoming Immunization Clinics

Covid or Flu Vaccine Clinic - Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Immunization Compliance Clinic - Mondays and Tuesdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Schedule through the Patient Portal