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Information about COVID-19, flu and RSV

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Our vaccination policies for students and employees will remain unchanged during the upcoming term. For campus guests, only divisions that host on-campus guests who stay overnight in JHU on-campus residential facilities will be responsible for communicating the vaccination requirement and ensuring compliance. Sincerely, Stephen Gange.

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Assisting students in distress

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to all Hopkins faculty and staff on Tuesday October 3, 2023. Dear Faculty and Staff, As a member of the faculty or staff at JHU, you may become aware of students who are in distress and whose behavior, thoughts, or experiences cause you concern. 

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Supporting our community affected by tragic loss

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

If ever there is cause for heightened alert, we will notify the community immediately via our Rave alert system, which we encourage you to sign up for here. To support our community during this difficult time, we include below the resources that are available to all JHU students, faculty, and staff.

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Update to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

In consultation with the Johns Hopkins University Health Advisory Group and other public health experts across our campuses, Johns Hopkins University will strongly encourage, but no longer require, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This change is effective immediately and aligns with current CDC and FDA guidelines.

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Changes to our COVID testing operations

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

population now having some immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, whether from vaccination, past infection, or both, and we continue to see a low prevalence of COVID cases among our faculty, staff, and students. Students who test positive with a home test kit should submit their results using this online form.

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Expanding the Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team to East Baltimore

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Over the past several months, our teams have met with faculty, staff, and students, as well as with Maryland state delegates, Baltimore City Council members, and East Baltimore community groups, to gather feedback to help inform the expansion of this important initiative. to 9:30 p.m., Thank you for your support.

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Annual influenza vaccine

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Annual Influenza Vaccine Since 2020, Johns Hopkins University has required all JHU students, trainees, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and staff to receive an annual influenza (flu) vaccine. Information about JHU insurance coverage for students and for faculty and staff is available online. We appreciate your support.

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