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We strongly urge you to be up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling as this will offer you the most amount of protection.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0<\/span>Get Vaccinated or Boosted Before You Go<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The CDC recommends everyone who is 5+ to get their COVID-19 vaccine and everyone who is eligible for their booster shot to do so. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Health Services offers COVID-19 vaccines daily to all WSU students and employees\u2013all year long. Stop by the clinic in IWC 222 to get your COVID-19 vaccine\u00a0or booster shot. Please bring your insurance, student ID and your vaccine card.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also follow along on social media @WSUHealth to learn about upcoming vaccine opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Be Aware of COVID-19 Variants\u00a0<\/span>& Cases\u00a0<\/span>Around You<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Currently the Omicron variant and sub variants are circulating around the United States. All variants spread faster compared to the original<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before traveling, look into the COVID-19 caseload of your destination<\/a>. Some destinations may have COVID-19 restrictions in place.<\/p>\n

You have the power to keep cases low by being up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines<\/strong>, laying low\u00a0<\/strong>before\u00a0and after\u00a0traveling, and\u00a0wearing your mask<\/strong>. Additionally, if you have tested positive or have been exposed\u2013please stay home until your isolation or quarantine period has ended.<\/p>\n

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3. Start Laying Low to Protect Those Around You<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Laying low<\/span><\/b><\/a> before and after traveling can help you avoid bringing the virus with you.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Laying low<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0similar to\u00a0a small self-imposed quarantine. During this time,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0want to limit the interactions you have with others, the duration of those interactions, and the number of outings you take.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are not up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines, we encourage you to lay low and get tested 1-3 days before returning to campus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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COVID-19 Testing Recommendations<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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*If you are unvaccinated or late for your booster shot<\/em><\/p>\n

If you have not up to date, the current recommendations are as follows: <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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*If you are fully vaccinated & boosted, or waiting to be eligible for a booster.<\/em><\/p>\n

Consider getting tested 1-3 days before traveling. <\/span><\/b>This can help make sure you are not bringing the virus with you.<\/p>\n

Once you return home,\u00a0<\/span>self-monitor for symptoms<\/span><\/b>. If symptoms develop, get tested\u00a0immediately\u00a0and start isolating.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Continue to Follow COVID-19 Guidelines All Year<\/span>\u00a0Long<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Continue to:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get tested 1-3 days before traveling<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>and again<\/span>\u00a03-5\u00a0days after you return.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>It is recommended to<\/span> self-quarantine for a full 5 days <\/span><\/b>upon\u00a0your arrival, even if results are negative.<\/span><\/p>\n