An Update on Mpox Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) continues to monitor the rise in mpox cases which prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States government to issue health emergency declarations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), thousands in the U.S. have contracted the illness, including many cases in Massachusetts….Continue Reading An Update on Mpox
Visa applications and passport renewals are common preparations for international travel. However, there is one crucial topic that some travelers may forget to investigate: vaccinations. Vaccination against viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections has long been required by public health agencies within specific countries. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends specific…Continue Reading Do I Need A Travel Vaccine?
HUHS Is Monitoring the International Mpox Outbreak Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) is monitoring the rise in mpox cases, which prompted the World Health Organization to issue a global health emergency. Thousands in the United States have contracted the illness, and more than 70 cases have been identified in Massachusetts. Mpox symptoms include a pimple or blister-like…Continue Reading HUHS Is Monitoring the International Mpox Outbreak
Reproductive Care and Services Are Still Available at HUHS Harvard University Health Services is committed to providing comprehensive and quality reproductive care and services. These services include discussing all available options that will assist our patients with making their own safe and informed decisions and as necessary providing referrals to resources outside of HUHS. With the…Continue Reading Reproductive Care and Services Are Still Available at HUHS
An Update on Gastroenteritis HUHS is aware of a higher than usual number of gastroenteritis cases in the College residential community currently, and some of the cases have been identified as norovirus. The information below is specific to norovirus, but preventive approaches that are effective for norovirus can be helpful for preventing spread of many…Continue Reading An Update on Gastroenteritis
Harvard University Health Services is conducting a confidential study to evaluate the use of a mobile app to provide immediate support for mental health. Those who choose to participate will be randomly assigned to an app and asked to use it for eight weeks. Participants will be compensated up to $30 ($10 for each survey…Continue Reading Help Us Evaluate a Mental Health App
Current listings as of April 16, 2025 Harvard University Health Services offers an automated pharmacy kiosk, called a ScriptCenter, that provides secure pickup of health care products 24 hours/ 7 days a week. The ScriptCenter is stocked with over-the-counter medications at a price that is far less than what would be charged at CVS or another retail pharmacy….Continue Reading OTC Medications Available at the ScriptCenter Kiosk
An Update to Telemedicine Cost-Sharing As of January 1, 2022, copays, co-insurance, and deductibles will no longer be waived for medical and mental health telemedicine visits not related to COVID-19. Your cost for telemedicine services is determined by your health plan and may vary by the type of service you receive. Refer to your plan’s summary of…Continue Reading An Update to Telemedicine Cost-Sharing
CAMHS Cares (617) 495-2042 is a 24/7 support line for Harvard students with mental health concerns, whether they are in immediate distress or not, on-campus or elsewhere….Continue Reading Launching CAMHS Cares
