Health Alert

Yes. As of July 28, 2021, Cal Maritime will require all cadets, staff and faculty to certify that they are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. The deadline for certifying your fully vaccinated status is August 31st, 2021. For further information see the Message from the President.

No. Covid-19 vaccines are currently widely available. Please visit How to get vaccinated? to find out how and where to get vaccinated. 

Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are the most important intervention to end the pandemic.  

If you have any uncertainty about being vaccinated, the safety of vaccines, please read the science-based information at “Vaccinate with Confidence.” Please call the Student Health Center if you have further questions or concerns. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for three COVID-19 vaccines which have been shown to be safe and effective as determined by data from the manufacturers and findings from large clinical trials. Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history. Getting vaccinated prevents severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. Unvaccinated people should get vaccinated and continue masking until they are fully vaccinated. With the Delta variant, this is more urgent than ever.

Please visit the CDCs website for further information about the safety of the vaccines. 

Call the Student Health Center at (707) 654-1170 and we will be happy to help answer your questions.

Please stay aware of current campus requirements for face coverings and other precautions on campus. These requirements will change as needed to keep our campus community safe.

As of July 23, 2021 the requirement is that campus community members attesting to full vaccination can continue to wear a face mask if preferred, but it is not required while outdoors and is recommended while indoors, except as directed.  Self-attestation is required for all vaccinated individuals who want flexibility in not wearing a face mask. All employees will also need to complete a brief online safety training within two weeks.  Community members not attesting to full vaccination will be required to wear a face mask at all times (indoors and outdoors), except as directed. Please see the July 23, 2021 Message from the President for further clarification. 

Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are effective at keeping you from getting COVID-19. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine will also help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19. 

It typically takes 2 weeks after vaccination for the body to build protection (immunity) against the virus that causes COVID-19. That means it is possible a person could still get COVID-19 before or just after vaccination and then get sick because the vaccine did not have enough time to build protection.  

Recent studies and data show that vaccinated individuals are protected from severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19.  

Earlier this month, Andy Slavitt, a former adviser to the Biden administration on COVID-19, suggested that 98% to 99% of the Americans dying of the coronavirus are unvaccinated. 

And CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said on Tuesday that the vaccine is so effective that “nearly every death, especially among adults, due to COVID-19, is, at this point, entirely preventable.” She called such deaths “particularly tragic.” 

The CDC is continuing to monitor the situation and making new recommendations. Please visit the CDC website for updated communications. Currently the CDC is recommending masks for vaccinated and unvaccinated while indoors in communities with high infection rates. 

Up to date information is accessible at the CDC COVID-19 Website: CDC: How to Protect Yourself and Others

For students living on campus, read about tips for protecting yourself from COVID-19 (PDF).

We do have testing available at the Student Health Center. If you have questions about being tested for COVID-19, we can discuss if testing is warranted and help arrange testing. Please call the Student Health Center immediately if you have symptoms or exposure at (707) 654-1170. Information about COVID-19 testing in Solano County can be accessed online at: Solano County Community Testing Sites.

If you are exhibiting symptoms and are unsure if it is the flu, allergies, cold or COVID-19, we recommend that you call the Student Health Center as soon as possible at (707) 654-1170 for medical guidance.

COVID-19 compared to common conditions

Symptoms of COVID-19 range from mild to severe. Frequently there are no symptoms even though the person is infected and contagious. A smaller percentage of infected individuals will have severe symptoms. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure:

• Fever
• Dry cough
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

If you develop severe symptoms of COVID-19, this may indicate the need for immediate emergency medical attention. Emergency warning signs include*:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Persistent chest pain or pressure
• New confusion
• inability to wake or stay awake
• Bluish lips or face

*This is not a complete list of possible symptoms. Please consult your medical provider for any concerning symptoms. Visit the CDC website for more information: Symptoms of the Coronavirus

If you currently have any symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19, please call the Health Center and we can discuss management and decide if an appointment is necessary. Video and phone appointments are available as well as in-person appointments when necessary. Please call us at (707) 654-1170 for medical guidance.

Students can be seen at SHC if they are a current CSUMA student. We offer basic medical advise and care, if symptoms are severe and further care is needed, we may refer you to a community medical provider.

Current locations that students and community members can contact for care relating to COVID-19 are:

 

According to the CDC, the virus is spread mainly from person-to-person.

• Between people that are in close contact with one another.
• Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby, or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
• According to the CDC, a close contact is someone you have been within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more cumulatively over a 24 hour period.

You can protect yourself by taking the following steps:

• GET VACCINATED!
• If you are not vaccinated, wear a facial covering and continue social distancing.
• Washing your hands often.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.

Visit the CDC for more information on how COVID-19 spreads and ways to protect yourself.

For more information about COVID-19, visit these online resources:

California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Solano County COVID-19 Updates and Resources

CDC Facts about the Coronavirus

World Health Organization - Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19 Pandemic Info)

If you are feeling overwhelmed and need to talk to someone, you may call us to schedule an appointment with a CAPS counselor at (707) 654-1170. If it is after hours, call (707) 654-1170 and when prompted select “1” to be connected to an advice nurse.  Let the provider know that you are calling with mental health concerns.  This is available 24/7.

If you are having suicidal thoughts and/or are in a mental health crisis, please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK (8255).

Yes. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is open throughout the year with via telephone, video, or in-person appointments .

Zoom is a HIPAA compliant platform and video is encrypted. Before starting online sessions with your counselor, please have them review the informed consent for online counseling.