Do I have to get vaccinated for COVID?
All individuals who will have any on-campus presence are required to complete an initial series of COVID vaccination (2 doses of Pfizer/Moderna or 1 dose of J&J) prior to coming to campus.
Do I have to get boosted for COVID?
Initial booster doses are strongly encouraged for everyone who is eligible. Individuals are eligible to receive the first booster dose 5 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer/Moderna or 2 months after J&J dose.
I got my first series of COVID vaccine. Why should I get the booster?
You should get boosted to enhance or restore protection that may have waned over time after receiving the initial COVID vaccine series.
Where can I get my COVID vaccination or booster dose?
It's easy to schedule your COVID vaccine or booster at https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/
How do I submit proof of my COVID vaccination status?
All students are required to submit proof of completed vaccination series at the Health Services website. Students who have previously submitted proof of vaccination do not need to resubmit. Students who are requesting a medical or religious exemption must email Health Services at healthservices@westfield.ma.edu each academic year.
If you are a current employee who has already provided proof of your vaccination status or previously requested and received an exemption from the vaccination mandate, you do NOT need to take any further action for the Fall semester. New employees will be asked to provide proof of vaccination by Human Resources prior to onboarding. Employees who require a medical or religious exemption should email Human Resources at hr@westfield.ma.edu.