Infectious Illnesses

University life and the Campus setting combined with seasonal increases in airborne and droplet viruses and bacteria can lead to you contracting or transmitting infectious illnesses. There are specific approaches recommended for different infectious illnesses but in general the following principles apply;

If you think you have a significant symptom suggestive of an infection, consider staying at home
Practice the habits learnt during the COVID-19 Pandemic, around hand washing, respiratory hygiene, ventilation and mask wearing
Ensure you have received vaccinations, including; 2 doses of MMR, COVID-19 course including Boosters, HPV vaccine, MenC

COVID-19

COVID-19 continues to circulate in the community.

Read the latest advice on COVID-19 at https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/covid19/

Read the latest advice about COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters and who should get them and where. UCC Student Health is not a COVID-19 vaccination centre

Influenza

Influenza occurs in outbreaks from late October through to February in Ireland.

Influenza vacccine is available for students in the groups below free of charge in UCC Student Health. You can also contact your local GP or a participating local pharmacy if you are in the at risk groups to get the vaccine.

MUMPS MEASLES AND RUBELLA

MUMPS outbreaks have occurred in the campus setting over the past 20 years.

Read about MEASLES MUMPS AND RUBELLA

Read about MMR

Scabies

Scabies is a skin condition caused by a tiny mite that gets under the skin and lays eggs. It is:

very common - anyone can get it
passed by skin-to-skin or sexual contact with a person who has scabies
easily spread - so it should be treated quickly
not usually a serious condition - but it does need to be treated correctly

Student Health Department

Seirbhísí Sláinte na Mac Léinn

Student Health Department, Crow's Nest Accommodation Complex, Carrigrohane Road, Cork, T12 HXW4 ,