Symptoms and Prevention

SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.^*

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath

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For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID-19

Vaccination

At this time vaccination is the best defense against COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to everyone 12 years and older. Alabama A&M University is one of Alabama’s Moderna vaccine sites.

The Heath and Counseling Center will be hosting a VACCINATION DAY on August 27, 2021 for everyone in our community. There will be several groups represented, music and food, and gift cards for those getting their 1st or 2nd vaccine dose. We hope you will join in helping us fight COVID and have some fun as well. The staff at the Health and Counseling Center will be hosting a walk-in Vaccine Clinic on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 1:30-4:30 pm in the Wellness Center, room 115.

STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask

CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).