Year: 2018

Information for when the Health Service is closed over winter break.

Please be advised that Vassar College is experiencing a cluster of gastroenteritis cases involving nausea/vomiting and or diarrhea.

Flu vaccine charge and reimbursement

Flu vaccine clinics

Summer Information

Please be advised that Western Connecticut State University located near Danbury Connecticut recently experienced a Norovirus outbreak. Norovirus is a germ that spreads quickly and easily within a residential community. It causes vomiting and diarrhea that come on suddenly. Many people get ill with this virus each year. Norovirus is contagious from symptom onset and up to 72 hours after symptoms have resolved and it is important to pay particular attention to good hygiene practices to prevent spreading.

Please be advised that Western Connecticut State University located near Danbury Connecticut recently experienced a Norovirus outbreak. Norovirus is a germ that spreads quickly and easily within a residential community. It causes vomiting and diarrhea that come on suddenly. Many people get ill with this virus each year. Norovirus is contagious from symptom onset and up to 72 hours after symptoms have resolved and it is important to pay particular attention to good hygiene practices to prevent spreading.

Information regarding closure over spring break

Flu vaccine clinic

The Influenza season started early this year and has rapidly become widespread with high numbers of flu cases currently being reported in the U.S, New York State and Dutchess County. In view of the steady increase of this viral illness throughout the region the Health Service is sending out this notice to the Vassar community to highlight the preventive measures we can take against the flu.