Dear Undergraduate Students, With the beginning of another academic year now upon us, Student Health Services would like to provide some guidance on COVID-19. As of August 2025, the omicron variant has been replaced with current subvariants, including XFG, aka “Stratus,” and NB.1.8.1, aka “Nimbus”. These subvariants continue to cause COVID-19 infections nationwide. Thanks to immunization practices and other health measures, the burden of this disease in terms of severe illness, hospitalization, and death continues to diminish. While we are awaiting the final recommendations for this year’s seasonal COVID-19 immunization from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, we want to remind students about the following: Signs and Symptoms: COVID-19 can look like a cold, the flu, or allergies. Common symptoms include fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, loss of taste/smell, sore throat, congestion/runny nose, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. If you are not sure, test. How COVID Spreads: Mainly through respiratory particles when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes, especially in indoor, crowded, or poorly ventilated spaces Risk of spreading COVID-10 can be reduced by improving indoor air, masking when advised, hygiene, and vaccination Testing: Where, When, and How Much If you have symptoms: Use a [...]

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases caused by an airborne virus and lives in the nose and throat of an infected person. It can rapidly spread to the rest of the body, including the lungs, brain, and other organs. Being fully vaccinated is the best way to prevent getting and spreading measles. The MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine is safe and more than 95% effective in preventing the disease. Know your vaccination status and get vaccinated if you have not received 2 doses. Unsure of your vaccination status? Get a titer test at StudentHealth Services (SHS) to check your immunity. This is a simple blood test and can be performed at SHS or through your primary care physician. Call (909) 621-8222 to schedule your titer test at SHS today. SHS Measles Resource Flyer

Dear TCC Campus Community, We hope this message finds you well.  Over the recent weeks, the number of students diagnosed with flu at The Claremont Colleges has increased noticeably. This uptick mirrors national trends in flu and other respiratory illnesses, especially as we approach the peak of the cold and flu season. To keep our community healthy and thriving, we urge students, faculty and staff to take proactive steps to safeguard against these illnesses. Here are some tips on staying healthy during this time. Signs and Symptoms If you have cold/flu symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, runny or stuffy nose and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting) you should do the following: Stay home and get plenty of rest. Do not attend class, lab, dining halls, or other public gatherings. Please email your professors to inform them that you are ill. Note that cold/flu symptoms may last several days. Drink extra fluids like soups and tea with honey and lemon which may be soothing. Gargle with salt water, suck on throat lozenges, or use a throat spray. Take Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) or Naproxen (Aleve) to reduce your fever and lessen your headaches and body aches. Use decongestants (Sudafed), antihistamines [...]

Dear Students, Student Health Services, in partnership with Hendricks Pharmacy, is offering flu and COVID vaccine clinics on campus for undergraduate students. Don’t miss out on this chance to get vaccinated conveniently on campus. Flu Vaccine Clinics – Register Here Oct. 16 | 2:00-6:00 PM | CMC’s McKenna Auditorium Oct. 17 | 2:00-6:00 PM | Tranquada Student Center Oct. 21 | 12:00-4:00 PM | Scripps’ Balch Auditorium Oct. 22 | 12:00-4:00 PM | Pitzer’s Gold Multipurpose Room Oct. 23 | 1:00-5:00 PM | Pomona’s Edmunds Ballroom Oct. 25 | 1:00-5:00 PM | HMC’s Green Room COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic – Register Here Oct. 18 | 1:00-5:00 PM | Pitzer’s Broad Center Prizes and Giveaways Register today for a chance to win AirPod Pros, courtesy of Hendricks Pharmacy, and other exciting prizes donated by the campuses and community partners. Stay protected and make it easy—register today to get vaccinated conveniently on campus.

As part of our ongoing commitment to your health and well-being, free COVID tests are available for undergraduate students at Student Health Services (SHS), Campus Safety and Health Education Outreach (HEO). Here’s how you can get tested: Lab Visits: Schedule a lab visit through My Health Portal or call SHS at 909-621-8222. Test results will be posted to your My Health Portal within an hour after your visit. Please note that appointments are required, but walk-ins will be accommodated if there are open slots. 24/7 Access: Self-administered COVID tests are available to pickup 24/7 at Campus Safety, located at the Administrative Campus Center at 101 S. Mills. Monday-Friday, 1 pm – 6 pm:  Self-administered COVID tests are available to pickup at Health Education Outreach (HEO), located at 330 E 8th St. Thank you for prioritizing your health, and we wish you a joyful and healthy fall semester.

Dear Students, Student Health Services (SHS) has an important update regarding COVID-19 testing procedures. Effective immediately, rapid antigen tests are now exclusively accessible through a SHS Lab Visit. Schedule a Lab Visit via My Health Portal or call SHS at 909-621-8222. Results will be posted to your My Health Portal within an hour after your visit. Appointments are required; walk-ins will be accommodated in open appointment times as available. Please be advised that the COVID test kit vending machines, previously stationed, are no longer available. All undergraduate students at The Claremont Colleges can receive COVID tests for free exclusively at Student Health Services. The health and well-being of students remain SHS's top priority, and your attention to this transition is greatly appreciated. Wishing students a joyful and healthy spring semester.