Welcome
Back Mocs!
With the return from the
holidays, the United States is seeing a general increase in viral illness, especially Flu and COVID-19. There has been a greater than 6% increase in general respiratory viruses, with a greater than 17% increase in Flu. These trends are
expected to continue to increase.
Here are a few things to note as we enter into this respiratory disease season!
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There is still time to get your flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster. Vaccines are offered at most local pharmacies. Use this vaccine finder to find one convenient for you.
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If you feel ill, stay home. If you are unable to stay home wear a mask around others while you are sick.
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University Health Services is available by appointment for the evaluation and treatment of your illness. Call 423-425-2266 for an appointment Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. More information on the services offered can be found on our website as well as information on when to seek care for your Upper Respiratory Symptoms.
- If you have documentation from a healthcare provider that you should stay home, submit this to the Office of Student Outreach and Support (SOS) here and make sure it includes a date when you can return to school. This must come from a healthcare provider for an academic absence notification to be sent to your professors.
Wishing you the best in health,
University Health Services
Jordan Jacobs FNP-C | Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner
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University Health Services University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 615 McCallie Avenue Maclellan Gymnasium, Room 205 Chattanooga TN 37403-2598 P: (423) 425-2266 | F: (423) 425-2305 |
