Californians can access a digital version of their COVID-19 records —visit myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov to access your records. …Continue Reading CA Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record
Month: June 2021
Health Requirements for New Students: Entering for Spring 2023
As you get ready for the academic year, we would like to share with you some materials that will help you adjust to campus life and meet some health and safety requirements—including COVID-19 vaccination requirements that have a completion deadline of July 15, 2021.
Please review the new student materials as you make plans to start the academic year, and share with parents, guardians, and other members of your support network. (Materials translated into Chinese are available online.) We would also like to remind you to learn about health and immunization requirements for new students, including insurance and immunizations….Continue Reading Health Requirements for New Students: Entering for Spring 2023
List of Accepted Vaccines / Boosters
PRIMARY SERIES / FDA The following FDA-approved vaccines are accepted for meeting COVID-19 vaccine requirements: Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty®) — 2 doses; current CDC recommendation on timeframe between doses is 3-8* weeks for ages 12 and older. Moderna (Spikevax) — 2 doses; current CDC recommendation on timeframe between doses is 4-8* weeks for ages 18 and older….Continue Reading List of Accepted Vaccines / Boosters
Fear of Needles? We can help!
If a fear of needles or injections is keeping your from getting a vaccine, the “Needle Fear Workshop” can help you manage the anxiety and understand possible treatment for phobia. USC students can sign up through the “Workshops” tab on MySHR….Continue Reading Fear of Needles? We can help!
Vaccine Clinic Days at University Park Campus (UPC)
The COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic is located at the USC Pharmacy in Student Union beginning on 5/02/22. USC Pharmacies COVID-19 Vaccination Program As of October 4, 2021, USC Pharmacies is the campus partner administering COVID-19 vaccines for the campuses. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are also available, at the following locations on campus: UPC (administration and…Continue Reading Vaccine Clinic Days at University Park Campus (UPC)
“Ask A Doc” and Vaccine Facts
Although 70 percent of Californians have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, we are still racing against time to immunize as many people as possible before the coronavirus can develop new variants. Vaccination rates in cities across LA County range from 20% to 79% (among ages 16 and older). Learn the facts about vaccines, including addressing common myths, so you have accurate information if you are still making your decision. USC departments can arrange to have medical providers answer questions and engage with faculty and staff about vaccine concerns, through our “Ask A Doc” program….Continue Reading “Ask A Doc” and Vaccine Facts