A new cluster of mpox cases has been reported in Chicago. The CDC wants to remind people at risk that vaccination is available and recommended for protection.

IMU Nurse Care will close for the summer at 4:30 PM on Thursday May 11, 2023. Full service healthcare for students will be available by appointment at the main Westlawn clinic.

Starting March 8th, face masks are no longer required at Student Health, unless you are ill with respiratory symptoms. Masks are still available and encouraged especially in certain situations.

Establishing good health habits and addressing health concerns is really important. We are all here to help you!

With recent changes and news about mask wearing and other safety measures, we are reinforcing our requirements at Student Health that apply to our patients, staff and visitors.

The University of Iowa is closely following the developments in Ukraine, and is dedicated to providing services and support to faculty, staff, students, and their families affected by these events.

Call Student Health schedulers at 319-335-8394 or the Nurseline at 319-335-9704 with any questions or concerns. Email non-urgent questions to student-health@uiowa.edu.

Students should complete the MyChart Self-Checker to determine their risk level and appropriate next steps. 

We have gotten a few questions from international students and those who've been home and received a COVID-19 vaccine in their home country, regarding the need to re-vaccinate when they get here to the UI.

The CDC recommends COVID-19 booster vaccines for anyone age 16 and over. If you got your second dose of Pfizer or Moderna at least 6 months ago, or a dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least 2 months ago, you SHOULD get a booster shot.