COVID-19 FAQs

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
COVID-19 symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea. 

 
I'm not feeling well and showing symptoms possibly of COVID-19. What should I do? 
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please seek care at the Student Health Center by scheduling a
same day sick visit.  If the Student Health Center is closed, testing and evaluation is available at the Vanderbilt Walk-In Clinics.
 

I need COVID testing so I can travel and do not have any symptoms. Where can I go?
The Student Health Center can provide asymptomatic COVID testing for pre-travel requirements ONLY. You can schedule this by calling 615-322-2427.


I am interested in getting my COVID vaccine. Where can I schedule? 
Student Health is offering the Fall 23 Pfizer COVID vaccine.   No appointment is needed, just walk-in Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

VUMC is also offering the Pfizer vaccine. You can schedule an appointment through your My Health At Vanderbilt or by visiting https://www.vumc.org/coronavirus/GetVaccines. If you don't have an account in My Health at Vanderbilt, our online patient portal, it's easy to start one. You can find instructions and a simple video tutorial here.

You can also schedule in the community for COVID vaccines at retail clinics such as CVS and Walgreens.