Infectious Disease

Check out Keeping Wellesley Healthy to stay updated and informed on the latest COVID-19 information!

Keeping Wellesley Healthy has the latest information regarding how Wellesley College keeps their students safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infectious Disease

COVID-19 information and resources can be found below!

As it's mentioned above, please refer to Keeping Wellesley Healthy to find the latest COVID-19 information. Otherwise, please refer to the following resources listed below.

  • Click here for important infomation, updates, and facts provided by the CDC.
  • Click here for important information regarding Massachusetts' response to COVID-19 - including vaccination roll-out information - provided by the Massachusetts DPH.
  • Click here for important information regarding Wellesley's response to COVID-19 - including statistics - provided by the Wellesley Board of Health.
  • Click here for important information provided by our partners at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

 

*** As of September 2022, a new COVID-19 Bivalent booster vaccination has been made available and protects against the latest Omnicron strain! Students are eligible to receive this at least TWO MONTHS after their COVID-19 vaccination series/booster.

 

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COVID-19 Testing On-Campus

COVID-19 testing is available at Health Services!

  • Rapid PCR COVID-19 testing is available for symptomatic students.
    • To schedule an appointment for COVID-19 testing :
      • Please call our office at 781.283.2810.
      • Please contact us through Patient Gateway.

 

Over-The-Counter (OTC) COVID-19 Tests

Rapid antigen tests can be purchased at a local pharmacy or at the Wellesley College Bookstore. 

Health Services does not have rapid COVID testing. 

 

 

 

COVID-19 Vaccination

It is STRONGLY recommended that all students be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations.  

Ways to Book an Appointment for a COVID-19 Vaccination : 

  • Use VaxFinder.mass.gov to find nearby locations and schedule an appointment online.
  • Refer to our local pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy on at 188 Linden Street to schedule an appointment.
    • Appointments can be booked directly through the CVS website.

*** Please note that Health Services does not currently offer COVID-19 vaccines.

How to Upload Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination : 

  • Upload directly through Patient Gatway.
    • Click Messages
    • Click the button labeled "Send a message"
      • Select Medical Question
      • Select Non-Urgent Medical Question
    • Select a Health Services Provider such as Jennifer Schwartz MD, Olivia Lau CNP, or Patricia Wefald NP
      • If you are unable to find a Health Services Provider, please contact our office at 781.283.2810 for further assistance.
    • After writing a brief message indicating that you're uploading forms and documents, click the paperclip icon to attach an image.
  • If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact Health Services at 781.283.2810 for further assistance.

 

 

Influenza (Flu) information and resources can be found below!

If you have not recieved your flu shot this year, please contact Health Services to schedule an appointment to recieve your vaccination! If you would like to recieve your flu shot off-campus, visit the CDC Flu Vaccine Finder Guide for more information.

Please refer to the following resources listed below for the latest Influenza information. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Health Services for further assistance.

  • Click here for important information, updates, and facts provided by the CDC.
  • Click here for important information and updates regarding Massachusetts' response to Influenza provided by the Massachusetts DPH.

 

*** Please refer to the information below for Wellesley College specific guideline and protocol regarding Influenza.

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Influenza Testing On-Campus

Testing for Influenza can be completed on-campus at Health Services! Please contact Health Services to schedule an appointment for testing.

Influenza Protocol

If you have tested positive for Influenza : 

  • Notify your RD/Area Coordinator, Dean, and Professors.
  • If you have any questions or concerns regarding your symptoms, contact Health Services to either speak with our triage nurse or to schedule a virtual appointment to speak with a provider.
  • You may return to classes and other activites after being fever-free for 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
Influenza Vaccination

As it's mentioned above, please contact Health Services or refer to the CDC Flu Vaccine Finder Guide to schedule an appointment to recieve your flu shot!