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COVID-19 Policies

All clinical faculty, staff, and students who provide patient-facing care must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Tufts strongly encourages all community members to stay up-to-date on vaccination boosters.
Masks must be worn in health care settings, including designated spaces at the School of Dental Medicine.

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Did You Know?

The Tufts Mindfulness and Well-Being Collaborative promotes resilience and stress reduction among students, faculty, and staff.
Tufts community members get the Tufts Health and Nutrition Letter for free.
The University Chaplaincy and Tufts' eight identity centers offer safe, inclusive spaces, welcoming community, and support for all students, faculty, and staff.

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Community Impact

Tufts invests in our neighbors' health through free care, cooking classes, animal therapy, and more.
Our health sciences researchers innovate to prevent the next pandemic, eliminate inequity, inspire discovery, and revolutionize education.
Tufts led higher education’s response to COVID-19.

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Student Health Employee Health Vaccination Policies COVID-19 Guidance

Latest Updates

New Occupational Health Portal:

Employees and managers can access checklists, reminders, and a consolidated system of record through the Occupational Health Portal, making it easy to stay on top of health record and compliance requirements.

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 August 2024).

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).

Tufts Anti-Hazing Policy:

Hazing is any activity—regardless of consent—that humiliates, degrades, or risks someone's mental or physical health as a condition of joining or staying in a group. Tufts anti-hazing policy prohibits hazing and requires people who are aware of hazing to report it.

Featured News

Tufts Professor Named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

James Schwob uses the mechanisms behind how we smell for a deeper understanding of the regulation of the development of neurons

A photo of James Schwob in his laboratory

Do Older Adults Need to Take Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements?

As we age, getting enough—but not too much—of these essential nutrients will help us avoid falls and fractures, says a bone expert at Tufts.

bone made out of cheese next to white bottles labeled D and Ca in blue letters

How to Protect Your Child’s Teeth if Your Water Lacks Fluoride

Continue providing the cavity-fighting element through toothpaste, rinses, and varnishes, pediatric dentists say

A little boy putting a drop of toothpaste on a toothbrush.

Do Older Adults Need to Take Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements?

The right amount of these nutrients can help older adults avoid falls and fractures, says a Tufts bone expert

bone made out of cheese next to white bottles labeled D and Ca in blue letters

The Do’s and Don’ts of Cold Weather Sports

A physical therapist at the School of Medicine offers advice on preventing and recovering from injuries caused by winter sports 

A snowboarder with a yellow board and blue coat falls on the snow

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