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
Winter Recess Schedule 2024 At all times, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, students can call the CAMHS Cares Line 24/7 at (617) 495-2042 to speak directly with a CAMHS Cares Counselor. The CAMHS Cares Line is a 24/7 support line for Harvard students who have mental health concerns, whether they are in immediate distress or…Continue Reading Winter Recess Schedule 2024
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours 2024 HUHS, including Urgent Care, will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Urgent Care will be open from 8:00am – 6:00pm on: All services, including Urgent Care, will resume regular operations on Monday, December 2, 2024….Continue Reading Thanksgiving Holiday Hours 2024
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
HUHS Hosts Flu Vaccine Clinic Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) will provide flu vaccination in the Longwood Medical Area on Wednesday, October 16 and Monday, November 4 from 10 am – 3 pm in the New Research Building. Flu vaccination at Harvard Law School will be provided on Tuesday, October 22 from 5 pm –…Continue Reading HUHS Hosts Flu Vaccine Clinic
Face masks are encouraged but optional throughout Harvard University Health Services…Continue Reading Masking Is Encouraged but Optional at Harvard University Health Services
On Monday, April 8, a solar eclipse will cross North America. In anticipation of this astronomical event, optometrists at the Eye Care Center of Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) share tips for safe viewing….Continue Reading How to View the Solar Eclipse Safely
Harvard University Health Services Appoints Co-Chiefs of Internal Medicine Graham Dresden, MD, and Kyle Morawski, MD, are the latest additions to clinical leadership at Harvard University Health Services (HUHS). As Co-Chiefs of Internal Medicine, Drs. Morawski and Graham will bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and dedication. Prior to joining HUHS, Dr. Dresden served as…Continue Reading Harvard University Health Services Appoints Co-Chiefs of Internal Medicine
