COVID Vaccine Recommendation

Medical Services

Protecting the health and safety of our shared campus community is everyone's responsibility.

Like many other respiratory illnesses, COVID-19 virus and its variants can cause serious negative life impacts, but can be prevented or minimized through regular vaccination. And those exposed and/or experiencing symptoms can take steps to reduce impact on self and risk to others.

 

Annual Vaccination Recommended

As a recommendation by the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the University of Denver recommends all students, faculty, and staff who live, work, and/or attend classes on campus to get annual COVID AND influenza vaccinations, because the flu and COVID-19 illness can cause similar symptoms, occur simultaneously, and pose serious health risks to members of our community. 

While not available on campus, the COVID vaccine is available at many retail pharmacies, usually at no cost to those with insurance. (Info  here for those un- and under-insured.) The Safeway and Walgreens locations at Evans Ave & Downing Street are the closet locations to the DU campus.

 

Testing

The HCC offers testing for eligible students, but always encourages those not feeling well to call 303.871.2205 and speak to a triage nurse before scheduling appointment.

Information on upcoming free access to home testing: https://covidtests.gov 

 

Precautions When Sick

Covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and washing your hands with soap regularly, can help decrease the spread of many illnesses.

For the CDC's latest guidance on managing symptoms and other care when feeling unwell, visit www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html 

Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS)

The University of Denver Health & Counseling Center participates in the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS). Immunizations given at the DU HCC will be entered into CIIS. Other information such as past immunization records provided to the DU HCC, gender, and the office where each shot is given will be included in the registry to be sure that your record is accurate and cannot be confused with another patient's. Your address will also be included in the system to allow your health care provider to send you a card to remind you are due for an immunization. All information entered into CIIS is secure and confidential.

Under Colorado State Law, you can exclude your immunization information from participation. If you would like to opt out, please complete the form on the CIIS opt-out procedures page and provide a copy to CIIS as directed on the form.