UW–Madison is vaccinating all eligible students and employees.
Schedule an appointment now.
Don’t forget to upload your vaccine record to MyUHS.
Questions? Email covidresponse@vc.wisc.edu or call 608-262-7777.
Is it COVID-19 or a cold?
Chances are you or someone you know has had a cough, runny nose or other symptoms recently and wondered, is it COVID-19? The answer: not necessarily. Fall is a time of year when many kinds of respiratory viruses are active and this fall, as we return to more in-person activity of all kinds, those viruses are on the rise along with COVID-19.
But don’t let your guard down. If you’re having symptoms, stay home and get a COVID-19 test. If you took a PCR test and that test is negative, you don’t need to test again even if you’re still having symptoms– you can trust that you don’t have COVID-19. However, if your symptoms are concerning, you should talk to a health care provider about the best way to manage them. Limit your activities and contact with other people until you feel better.
Wisconsin continues to see a high number of COVID-19 cases, especially among unvaccinated people. In Dane County in August, a person not fully vaccinated was five times more likely to test positive for COVID-19 and 21 times more likely to be hospitalized than a vaccinated person, according to Public Health Madison & Dane County.
The good news: Vaccination rates on and off campus are very high. And the other steps we’re all taking to protect against COVID-19, including wearing masks indoors and frequently washing/sanitizing hands, also protect against other viruses.
Latest Updates
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Sept. 23 employee message: Is it COVID-19 or a cold?
September 23, 2021 -
Sept. 16 employee message: Updates on close contacts, testing and more
September 16, 2021 -
Faculty/staff message: Update after first week of classes
September 10, 2021
Recent Town Halls
All-Employee Town Hall
UW–Madison Town Hall meeting from the Plenary Room in Grainger Hall discusses Delta, vaccines and where we are now.
Instructor Town Hall
UW–Madison Town Hall meeting from the Plenary Room in Grainger Hall discussing how faculty and staff will navigate the Fall 2021 return to campus.
Respect Statement
All members of the UW–Madison community deserve to feel welcome, valued and safe. We do not tolerate harassment and discrimination, and racist behaviors and stereotyping are inconsistent with the values of UW–Madison. The Office of Compliance and Dean of Students Office provide resources and reporting options for students, faculty and staff.