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From the Department of Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services

To All Members of the Campus Community:

Sacramento State Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services (SHCWS) is excited to welcome you all to campus for the Fall 2023 semester. As a member of the Sac State community, your health and wellness are important to us. Many parts of California, including Sacramento County, have observed recent increases in Positive COVID-19 cases and COVID-19-related hospitalizations. Anyone who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, such as a runny nose, fever, sore throat, or cough, is highly advised to stay home, stay away from others, and test for COVID-19.

Follow these testing and wellness procedures:

Free at-home COVID-19 test kits are available to students at SHCWS.
COVID-19 test kits can also be purchased at local pharmacies. Individuals who purchase COVID-19 test kits may be eligible for reimbursement through their insurance company.
Most at-home COVID-19 tests can be safely used beyond the expiration date on the package. Check to see if the expiration date on your COVID-19 test kits has been extended by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 must complete the Student COVID-19 Report Form or the Employee/Faculty COVID-19 Report Form and stay home for at least 5 days to recover. Isolation can end after 5 days if you have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medications, and symptoms have improved or resolved.
If you develop severe symptoms, such as shortness of breath, severe cough, or have symptoms that persist for several days, visit a medical provider. Visit the SHCWS page to make an appointmen t, or contact us at 916-278-6461. Masks are required in the Student Health Center for individuals who are experiencing a cold, COVID-19, or flu-like symptoms.

Visit the SHCWS Page to Make an Appointment

To help prevent the spread of illness, COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended for all students. COVID-19 vaccines are still available in the Sacramento Community. Find a vaccination location that’s convenient for you. Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be available this fall, to provide protection from COVID-19.

Find a Vaccination Location

What is the difference between a cold and flu?

Because the flu and common cold have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are typically more intense and begin more abruptly.

Colds are usually milder than the flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose than people who have the flu. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems. Symptoms of the flu can include a fever or chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and tiredness.

Your Health and Wellness Matters!

Dr. Jeanne Harris Van Dahlen, RN MSN CCRN PHN
Sr. Associate Vice President

Dr. Aniesha Mitchell, J.D.
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs

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