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Public Health Guidance for Commencement and Year-End Activities

  • Publication date May 8, 2023

As we approach the end of the academic year and prepare to gather in celebration for Commencement and other events, I write to share with you some important public health updates. On May 11, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the federal government will end their Public Health Emergency for COVID-19. This will change the response to COVID-19 and will…Continue Reading Public Health Guidance for Commencement and Year-End Activities

Statement on National Stimulant Medication Shortage

  • Publication date April 12, 2023

Statement on National Stimulant Medication Shortage HUHS is aware of the current national shortage of prescription stimulant medications such as Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta Methylphenidate, Vyvanse and Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine. These drugs are typically used in the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Drug manufacturers have been unable to produce sufficient quantities to meet current patient needs.  Although HUHS…Continue Reading Statement on National Stimulant Medication Shortage

Health and Safety Recommendations for Winter Recess

  • Publication date December 6, 2022
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Health and Safety Recommendations for Winter Recess As members of the Harvard community depart campus to gather with family and friends, remember to continue taking steps to protect yourselves, your colleagues, and your loved ones from COVID-19 as well as other circulating respiratory illness—like RSV and influenza. Influenza activity in the U.S. has been elevated for several weeks,…Continue Reading Health and Safety Recommendations for Winter Recess

Expanded Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility

  • Publication date October 25, 2022
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Expanded Mpox Vaccine Eligibility The CDC has expanded its criteria of who is eligible for vaccination against mpox. It now includes those who have been exposed to the virus and those who might be exposed in the future. Cases of mpox continue to decline significantly, however, patients at increased risk should remain vigilant. While many of the identified mpox…Continue Reading Expanded Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility

Fall 2022 Immunization Requirement Alert

  • Publication date September 21, 2022
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Fall 2022 Immunization Requirement Alert As of December 8, 2022, HUHS is no longer offering large vaccine clinics. Community members looking to receive an updated/bivalent COVID-19 booster or the flu shot should contact their primary care provider’s office or schedule an appointment with a local retail pharmacy. As the fall semester progresses, Harvard University Health Services…Continue Reading Fall 2022 Immunization Requirement Alert

Flu Vaccine and COVID-19 Booster Updates

  • Publication date September 14, 2022
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Flu Vaccine and COVID-19 Booster Updates As of December 8, 2022, HUHS is no longer offering large vaccine clinics. Community members looking to receive an updated/bivalent COVID-19 booster or the flu shot should contact their primary care provider’s office or schedule an appointment with a local retail pharmacy. Both flu vaccine and the new bivalent COVID-19 booster…Continue Reading Flu Vaccine and COVID-19 Booster Updates

Why Do I Need a Flu Shot Every Year?

  • Publication date August 29, 2022

Each year, millions of Americans contract influenza, leading to anywhere from 200-500,000 hospitalizations and 18-50,000 deaths. Fortunately, while the flu is highly contagious—and dangerous to the immunocompromised—its severity can be significantly decreased through vaccination. In fact, many organizations, including Harvard University, require annual flu shots.   In this Q & A, we explain the importance of receiving…Continue Reading Why Do I Need a Flu Shot Every Year?