Announcements

Dear Members of the Harvard Community, I hope that you are enjoying the excitement of the new academic year and taking full advantage of the last warm days of summer. As you settle into campus life and adjust to the demands of fall term, know that Harvard...

The HUHS Flu Clinic Week concluded on October 2, 2026. However, HUHS will host additional flu vaccine clinics at our satellite locations in October! See all upcoming Flu Clinic information . HUHS will host a week-long flu vaccine clinic in Harvard Commons...

Visa applications and passport renewals are common preparations for international travel. However, there is one crucial topic that some travelers may forget to investigate: vaccinations. Vaccination against viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections has...

Most colleges require that students have received a handful of vaccinations prior to attending class. Before COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters, TDaP was—and remains—a common requirement. In this Q & A, we explain what the vaccine protects against, who is...

As we age, the immune system weakens, resulting in older adults being more susceptible to viruses and infections that—in youth—may have been much easier to shake off. Vaccination against seasonal flu, TDaP, hepatitis B, and pneumonia is one way that older...

Each year, millions of Americans contract influenza, leading to anywhere from 200-500,000 hospitalizations and 18-50,000 deaths. Fortunately, while the flu is highly contagious—and dangerous to the immunocompromised—its severity can be significantly...

Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) recently announced two additions to its senior leadership team. Kathy G. Niknejad, MD, will serve as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Physician in Chief, and Kimberly Eng will serve as Deputy Executive Director and...

Graham Dresden, MD, and Kyle Morawski, MD, are the latest additions to clinical leadership at Harvard University Health Services (HUHS). As Co-Chiefs of Internal Medicine, Drs. Morawski and Graham will bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and...

Beginning Monday, June 16, 2025, Urgent Care at the Smith Campus Center will be open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. Additionally, the clinic will close on the following holidays: Juneteenth July 4th Thanksgiving Christmas Day New Year's Day Martin Luther King...

Dear Members of the Harvard Community: Last spring, we asked students enrolled in degree programs to complete the Healthy Minds Survey. More than 5,900 students – 25% of our undergraduate and graduate students – did so, providing us with valuable data on...