New updates on novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Updated February 6 There are currently no confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in NJ. On Sunday, Feb. 2, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH) provided new guidance to colleges and universities for managing students, faculty, and staff who have returned from mainland China in the last 14 days. The guidance applies to individuals who arrived in the U.S. prior to 5 pm February 2. Those who arrived after that time will receive advice about quarantine at the border. NJ Department of Health: Managing University/College Student (travelers) Returning from China (2/2/2020) NJ Department of Health: Up-to-date Information on novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Up-to-date Information on novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Click here for current information about the seasonal flu WPU Fights The Flu! Flu shots offered in The Counseling, Health and Wellness Center. Available daily, please call 973-720-2360 to make an appointment. NOTICE: Directions to Submit Immunization Records Please log-into the STUDENT HEALTH PORTAL - Access via WPconnect > Student tab > under General Services - Click for: A Visual Guide to the Student Health Portal SELF-ENTER your immunization dates into the FORMS section of the Portal Then UPLOAD valid copy of your immunization record -OR- the completed WPU Health (immunization) Form to our office for review - Also in the Portal, complete the MENINGITIS SURVEY under the FORMS section ** MenB vaccine (Trumenba/Bexsero) is NOT the same as MenACWY (Menactra/Menveo) and therefore MenB DOES NOT fulfill the state vaccine requirement for dorming. MenB vaccine is highly recommended but not required for university attendance. WPU Fights The Flu! Flu shots offered in The Counseling, Health and Wellness Center. Available daily, please call 973-720-2360 to make an appointment. Click here for more information. » There is a counselor on-call after office hours for psychological emergencies only. If you are experiencing a psychological emergency, and the office is closed, please call 973-720-2257 and ask to speak to the counselor on call. In the event of a medical emergency on campus, please call campus police at 973-720-2300 or if you are off-campus, call 911. You may also go to your nearest emergency room for a medical or psychological emergency.
