COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Yale and YSM
The COVID vaccine policy guidelines are available here. Vaccination requirements remain in place for healthcare workers and trainees, including faculty, staff, and students working in settings where patient care is provided. Medical students must have one bivalent dose of vaccine or seek approval for medical or religious exemptions. The new mRNA vaccines have now been approved by the FDA and recommended by the CDC and are available at Yale Health now. The updated formulation will be a good match for currently circulating variants.
Getting a COVID vaccine is free for students through Yale Health and an appointment can be scheduled using Flu COVID Finder .
Additional information about vaccination may be found on the Yale COVID-19 Vaccine Program webpage or by calling the Campus COVID Resource Line (CCRL) for assistance at (203)432-6604.
Updates on Testing and Isolation for Non-Clinically Active Students YNHHS Isolation Requirements for COVID-Positive Clinical Students
Healthcare workers and trainees working in a clinical setting who test positive for COVID-19 must isolate for 7 days (return to work/school day 8). All members of the Yale community should continue to report positive test results.
If you have questions, you can communicate with the YSM Health and Safety Leaders (HSL): Associate Deans Michael Schwartz and John Francis.
Annual Flu Shot Requirement
All MD and MD/PhD students are required to receive their flu vaccination by October 19. An appointment can be scheduled using Flu COVID Finder.