Student Health and Wellness offers medical care for students with COVID-19.
FAQs
- Is UVA requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for the 2023-2024 school year?
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For up to date information on pre-entrance health requirements, visit our PEHF website.
- As a UVA student, where should I get tested?
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- Self tests for COVID-19 are available at pharmacies and are online for purchase.
- Students with COVID-19 symptoms may schedule an appointment at SHW Medical Services for medical care or testing if needed. Please make an appointment with a Medical Services provider based on symptoms through the HealthyHoos patient portal. Medical Services reserves same-day appointments for sick students that can only be accessed by scheduling via phone, so please call 434-982-3915 if you need same day care and do not see availability online. Your health insurance provider will be billed by UVA Health for your COVID-19 test.
- Does Student Health and Wellness offer treatment for COVID-19?
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Yes. For students who are eligible for treatment, SHW providers may prescribe medications. For more information on COVID-19 treatment visit this website.
- I received a positive PCR test result from a provider other than SHW. Do I need to notify SHW?
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No, you do not need to notify SHW unless you have medical or isolation concerns. Please follow CDC guidelines.
- How will SHW communicate with me about positive COVID-19 test results?
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If you take a COVID-19 test at SHW, please make sure to check your email regularly for updates! Here is how you will find out about your test results:
- Regardless of if your test result is positive or negative, you will receive a secure message via the HealthyHoos patient portal. You’ll receive an email notification sent to your UVA student email address letting you know that a message is waiting, and you will need to login to the portal to view the message.
- If you had a COVID-19 test done at a testing location not affiliated with UVA, then please communicate directly with that location about their notification process.
- I lost my CDC vaccine card. How can I replace it?
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If you were vaccinated in Virginia, you can use VDH's Immunization Record database to print out a digital vaccine card with a scannable QR code.
- Where can I get my COVID-19 booster?
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You can find locations and schedule appointments for your booster here. The Student Health and Wellness pharmacy on Grounds also offers boosters, schedule your appointment through the HealthyHoos patient portal.
- How can I obtain a copy of a COVID-19 test result from testing done at UVA?
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Your lab result is available in both UVA Health MyChart and the HealthyHoos patient portal. To view or print a copy of the lab result from HealthyHoos, log into your HealthyHoos account and proceed to “Lab Results.”
- How long do I need to isolate or quarantine for COVID?
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Please follow CDC recommendations.
- Do expired tests work?
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If your test has expired, your results may not be accurate. However, the FDA has extended the expiration dates for certain brands of tests. You can check a test by finding the lot number and cross-referencing it on the FDA website here.
This page was last updated on 5/5/24.