COVID-19 Care, Testing, and Vaccination Protocols
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the scope of its impact are expanding. Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) asks for your assistance in minimizing risk and utilizing resources in the most efficient manner.
Online scheduling has been re-enabled, but we are still not taking walk-ins. We are screening patients for in-clinic appointments only. We have launched telehealth as a measure of providing care while also following public health guidance on social distancing.
UCSF COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling for Students
UCSF is phasing the vaccinations to members of the UCSF community based on public health guidance, starting with those at highest risk for exposure to COVID-19.
Over the next few months as the vaccine supplies become more widely available, vaccines will be available free of charge to all UCSF and Benioff Children’s Hospital (BCH) Oakland employees and learners who choose to be vaccinated*.
These vaccines have been shown to be safe and effective. UCSF encourages everyone to be vaccinated when they become eligible.
Please visit the UCSF COVID-19 Vaccine Information Hub and the SHCS COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs for more information on vaccine scheduling and more.
*Students who opt to receive the COVID-19 vaccination may upload their vaccination record into the immunization records section in the MyHealthRecord Student Portal.
Asymptomatic Testing Program
The UCSF COVID-19 Asymptomatic testing portal has opened. The portal survey will help determine if, where, and when you should get a COVID-19 test. Students who have engaged in domestic travel, high-risk activities, have sustained low-risk exposures, or need testing for procedures or clinical rotations will be able to obtain testing through this pathway. This is NOT a replacement for the Daily Symptom Screener, which is still required to access UCSF facilities.
Students with symptoms, household or other high-risk exposure, or returning from international travel may not use this portal. Please send a secure message to the SHCS COVID-19 nurse for further instructions.
Please observe care-seeking protocols regarding the following scenarios:
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GO to the Emergency Room NOW if you are experiencing any of the following:
- Severe difficulty breathing (can’t get breath, speaking in single words)
- Bluish (or gray) lips or face
DO NOT come to SHCS in person as a first step.
- Send a questionnaire through secure messaging to the SHCS COVID-19 Nurse.
- Anyone with respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion or sneezing) and/or a fever (temp >37.8o C/ 100o F) should stay home and communicate with a Student Health Nurse.
- For mild symptoms, send a questionnaire through secure message to the SHCS COVID-19 Nurse.
- For moderate symptoms (wheezing, fever longer than 3 days, shortness of breath at rest) please send a questionnaire AND a high-priority secure message to the SHCS COVID-19 Nurse.
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Send a questionnaire through secure messaging to the SHCS COVID-19 Nurse right away for consultation and reporting.
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Send a questionnaire through secure messaging to the SHCS COVID-19 Nurse right away for consultation and reporting.
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Log into the UCSF COVID-19 testing portal and complete the survey to determine the appropriate pathway for your particular circumstances.
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Log into the UCSF COVID-19 testing portal and complete the survey to determine the appropriate pathway for your particular circumstances.
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Log into the UCSF COVID-19 testing portal and complete the survey to determine the appropriate pathway for your particular circumstances.
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The best advice right now is to stay at least 6 feet apart from people who do not live in your household. Only leave your home for essential activities. Wear a mask and avoid touching your face when you must be in public. Wash hands frequently and carry hand sanitizer.