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