Student Health Service

Flu Information

Lower your chances of getting or spreading the flu

Please read the Office of Public Safety's Campus Flu Advisory, with specific info for students and info for faculty and staff.

H1N1 Flu: Resources for Colleges and Universities - Institutional Resources for Higher Ed

The best defenses -- both for yourself and those around you -- is in personal behavior geared to prevention and education. We urge everyone to consult the Centers for Disease Control website to obtain the latest information about the H1N1 virus.
updated 02/03/12 | 04:54 PM

After Hours Emergencies
  • Urgent care and all medical emergencies will be cared for by local hospital emergency rooms and walk-in clinics.
  • In the event of an emergency while on campus, students should contact their Community Advisor or Campus Security (617.349.8888 or 617.491.4444).
  • In life-threatening situations, students should call 911 for an ambulance, then call Campus Security so they can assist the ambulance in finding the student. Campus Security also has a first aid kit and defibrillators available.
Additional Off-Campus Medical Options
  • If it is after hours, there are no available appointments at Student Health Service (SHS) or you are not eligible for services, please consider the following off-campus medical options.
Office Hours
  • Summer Administrative Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30
  • Clinic is not open for appointments.
Contact and Location Info
  • Phone: 617.349.8222 (dial x8222 from campus locations)
  • Fax: 617.349.8225
  • McKenna Student Center, lower level [map]
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