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Updated Isolation and Exposure Guidance:
Tufts University continues to follow U.S. CDC and MA DPH guidelines on COVID-19. Please be sure you are up to date on the latest guidance on Tufts' policies and guidance (updated March 2024).
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends on May 11:
Tufts continues to require masking in health care settings and vaccinations for all patient-facing students, faculty, and staff. Review current COVID-19 guidance
Symptomatic COVID-19 Testing:
Students can contact the health center on their campus to schedule an appointment for evaluation and testing. Staff and faculty can get symptomatic testing on all campuses through Occupational Health Services (OHS).
Featured News
Another Reason to Vaccinate Teens Against HPV
The vaccine is known for its association with sexual health. It has long-term implications for oral health as well
Food Compass 2.0 Updates Food Healthfulness Rankings
Friedman School’s nutrition guidance tool receives first major iteration since launch, aligning scores with the latest research
The Benefits of Raw Versus Cooked Vegetables
Nutrition experts outline the pluses and minuses when it comes to nutrients in cooked vegetables
How to Create Change in Community Health, According to Science
A Tufts expert and coalition leader share how community coalitions can more effectively reach their goals and improve child health equity
Large-Scale Study Will Seek to Unearth Causes of Persistent Symptoms of Lyme Disease
$20 million NIH grant will support a team led by Tufts University School of Medicine researchers to enroll one of the U.S.’s largest prospective studies of Lyme disease patients
