Connecticut College – with information and consultation provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, the Connecticut public health commissioner, and the local Ledge Light Health District – closely monitors public health issues. Below is information that may be helpful for students, faculty, staff, parents and other visitors to the College.
Influenza:
If you become ill with flu or flu-like symptoms
Coronavirus:
Vibrio vulnificus:
Vibrio vulnificus -- What You Need to Know
Mpox:
Zika virus:
Students who are currently in areas affected by the Zika virus have been contacted by Student Health Services and the Study Away Office. We encourage all students to monitor the CDC website for updates on the virus and affected countries.
Prevention of communicable diseases
Note to Non-Immunized Students
Non-immunized students (those without immunization for measles, mumps, rubella, meningitis, and/or varicella) will be required to leave campus for three weeks in the event of an outbreak.