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USC Student Health advises persons who recently traveled from Wuhan (in the past 14 days) or have had close contact with some suspected of having an infection with the novel coronavirus to watch for flu-like symptoms (fever, muscle or body aches, sore throat and cough, fatigue, headaches); and if experiencing symptoms, use a face mask, and call 213-740-9355 (WELL) to come in and see a medical provider. If you are asymptomatic (not experiencing symptoms) you do not have to be seen by a provider.

USC学生健康中心建议最近从武汉旅行回来的人员（过去14天）或与某些疑似感染新型冠状病毒者有过密切接触的人员注意类似流感的症状（发热、肌肉或身体疼痛、咽喉痛和咳嗽、疲惫乏力、头痛）；如果具有此类症状，使用面罩并致电213-740-9355（WELL），以便过来就医。如果您没有症状（没有经历此类症状），则不必来看医生。…Continue Reading Health Alert: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Health alert: 1/10/2020 Flu activity is currently elevated and is increasing throughout Los Angeles County. Flu shots will be available at the USC Student Health booth at the Farmer’s Market every Wednesday through the end of February. Ask about arrangements for “house calls” for group flu shots at student residential/dining locations around the UPC campus; email studenthealth@usc.edu or call 213-740-9355 to arrange immunizations.
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Curious to know what’s coming up for the spring semester? Check out the news and notes for students in THRIVE!…Continue Reading New: THRIVE ‘zine for students

Did you know? On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Drugs in this category include the prescription medications oxycodone, percocet, vicodin, morphine, fentanyl, among others, as well as heroin. Naloxone (nasal spray Narcan) can reverse the effects of an accidental overdose. Get involved, learn more about opioid overdose intervention that may help save a life, contact studenthealth@usc.edu to learn more about trainings….Continue Reading Opioids & Naloxone

Today (October 15, 2019) we are sharing the results of a national survey designed to better understand campus climate around sexual assault and sexual misconduct at universities across the country. The full release of data can be found on the AAU Campus Climate Survey Data website; the condensed findings are summarized in the Data Spotlight. The survey results clearly show the need for ongoing work to strengthen the prevention and intervention efforts already underway, and to provide additional support for those impacted. Over the past years, the university has increased efforts in these areas. We value your input and will continue to work vigilantly to improve the climate on our campuses.
…Continue Reading Campus Climate Report: 2019 AAU Survey Results