Health Services Information

The following is the Community College of Rhode Island's response to current health care concerns

 

Immunization Information

Reliable Sources of Immunization Information

Contagious Respiratory Illnessess

What you should know

COVID-19

• CCRI requires that students attending in-person classes provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, including a booster. For more information see  https://www.ccri.edu/covid-19/.
  • If you have NOT already provided the college with your vaccine documentation, students should email their name, CCRI ID and a photo of their vaccine information to [email protected]. 

• A student may seek an exemption based on medical condition or religious beliefs by filling out one of the forms listed below and emailing it to the contact listed on the form:
  • Student COVID-19 Medical Exemption Form
  • Student COVID-19 Religious Exemption Form
• Masks are now optional and can be used per personal preference but are no longer required.

Mpox

Persons considered to be at extreme risk should consider being vaccinated.

• RIDOH
• Mpox Community Partner Toolkit
• Sexual Health Information for Gay/Bisexual Men and Gender Diverse People
• CDC
• 2022 U.S. Monkeypox Outbreak

Flu Season 

It is flu season and flu vaccines are now available at most with Minute Clinic and Walmart pharmacies by appointment and are covered by most health insurances.

As we know, symptoms of the flu mimic those of Covid-19 and the two can be mistaken. One major difference between the two is the loss of taste and smell characteristic with Covid-19. It would be helpful to mention that not everyone who tests positive for Covid-19 experiences this symptom as they vary from person to person. The best way to determine if it is Covid is by testing. Home testing is acceptable.

• Do not come to campus if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or the Flu until you have been cleared by your PCP.
• In the event of a positive COVID-19 test, please contact your doctor and [email protected] for further instructions on quarantine protocol. 

ALWAYS remember to continue using the same sanitizing measures

• wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm or hot water,
• sanitize your hands between activities or when touching many different things,
• always sanitize before eating. 

HIV

CCRI will offer free and confidential HIV testing on campus. Hepatitis B tests will also available at the same time. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment necessary. [More info on HIV]

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