Prioritizing Wellbeing this New Year Dear Members of the Harvard Community: We hope that the new year is off to a happy and healthy start. As you settle into the rhythms of a new year and the start of Spring semester, we encourage you to make time to support your physical and mental wellbeing. It can be easy…Continue Reading Prioritizing Wellbeing this New Year
What You Need to Know About Bird Flu (H5N1) Widespread in wild birds worldwide, bird flu—also known as H5N1—is currently causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows. The virus is a type of influenza A that does not typically infect humans. However, rare cases of human infection have been reported following direct or close…Continue Reading What You Need to Know About Bird Flu (H5N1)
Prevention and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Illness, Including Norovirus From Harvard University Health Services and Harvard Environmental Health & Safety: Viral gastrointestinal illnesses are a common occurrence in communal settings, such as dorms. The most common cause is the highly contagious norovirus. The virus can be passed through inadequate handwashing after bathroom use, direct person-to-person contact,…Continue Reading Prevention and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Illness, Including Norovirus
Dear Members of the Harvard Community, Welcome to campus all new and returning students, faculty, and staff. I hope that you had a restorative summer. No matter where you choose to receive medical care, we at Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) are here to nurture the health and wellbeing of the Harvard community; this includes…Continue Reading A Healthy Start to the Academic Year
Face masks are encouraged but optional throughout Harvard University Health Services…Continue Reading Masking Is Encouraged but Optional at Harvard University Health Services
Health and Wellness Update – Respiratory Illness and Mental Wellbeing Dear Members of the Harvard Community, We hope that you are settling into the rhythms of campus life after enjoying a restful Winter Recess. As you continue to attend classes, move your research and workplace priorities forward, and gather with colleagues and friends, we would…Continue Reading Health and Wellness Update – Respiratory Illness and Mental Wellbeing
Dear Members of the Harvard Community, As the end of the semester draws to a close and many of you prepare for finals, travel, or end of the year obligations, we write to you to remind you of resources available for your health and wellbeing during this time. Support in Times of Stress or Uncertainty…Continue Reading Wellbeing During Finals and the Holidays
COVID-19 Continues to Circulate; CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Updated September 26, 2024 COVID-19 continues to impact our daily lives. We strongly urge everyone to take precautions to protect themselves and the greater Harvard community. Be prepared by keeping self-care supplies on hand. Anyone with a Harvard ID can purchase discounted supplies like antigen tests,…Continue Reading COVID-19 Continues to Circulate; CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
In conjunction with the start of the fall term, I want to share health and wellbeing advice to ensure you have a healthy start to the academic year. Receiving Care while on Campus Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) is the campus-based source of medical and mental health care for Harvard students as well as thousands of faculty,…Continue Reading A Health and Wellbeing Message for Fall Semester
