If you are not fully vaccinated and have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should quarantine yourself immediately for 10 days. Unvaccinated employees and students can leave quarantine after 10 days (including returning to …
Vaccine
Do I need to get vaccinated to participate in a UW–Madison study abroad/away program?
We strongly encourage all participants to be fully vaccinated with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized vaccine (Modern, Pfizer, or Johnson and Johnson) or World Heath Organization (WHO)-approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to their program start …
Should students have their vaccine cards available during the school year?
We encourage the entire campus community to upload their vaccination record. While we don’t anticipate you needing to show your card on campus, you may be asked for it off campus. Some local event venues …
If I was vaccinated for COVID-19 outside of the United States, do I need to get or can I get a U.S.-based vaccine?
What you need to do depends on the type of vaccination you received and whether you completed the series. If you received: A Food and Drug Administration-authorized vaccine (Modern, Pfizer, or Johnson and Johnson): If …
How will UHS contact me regarding vaccine information and other personal health issues?
You can either use the new MyUHS app or login to the UHS website. On the login page, click the “Messages” link on the left side to see if you have a message. You will …
How can I check my vaccination status with UHS?
You can either use the new MyUHS app or login to the UHS website. On the login page, click the “Immunizations” link on the left side to view a list of all your vaccines UHS …
Is UHS offering additional doses of Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to immunocompromised students?
University Health Services is able to offer third doses of Moderna or Pfizer to students whose immune systems are moderately to severely compromised. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this includes people …
Why do I have to wear a mask if I’m vaccinated?
Because the Delta variant of COVID-19 is more contagious, wearing masks provides important additional protection to both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. While vaccinated people are at lower risk of getting COVID-19 than unvaccinated people (and …
Can I become vaccinated and then be exempt from mandatory weekly testing?
Yes. Vaccination is safe, effective and available for free on campus and in the community. The state of Wisconsin has announced a $100 vaccine reward for Wisconsin residents who get their first vaccine dose between …
What app is being used for COVID-19 testing and vaccination appointments?
The MyUHS app has replaced the Safer Badgers app, giving students and employees the ability to schedule vaccination and COVID testing appointments and view their test results. A web version of MyUHS is available at myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu We encourage all students and employees …