The Health Center at Bryn Mawr College provides students with convenient, comprehensive care on campus, including:
- Nursing care available on a walk-in basis
- Same-day appointments Monday through Friday with a nurse practitioner or physician
- Gynecology appointments with a nurse practitioner
- Short-term counseling, psycho-education, crisis intervention with a licensed mental health professional
- Medication management with a psychiatrist
Cold and Flu Season is Here
Flu Shots are still available at the Health Center. Please come during our normal hours of operation.
Some preventive measures are:
- Receive a seasonal flu vaccine, available at Student Health Center
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough and sneeze
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based hand cleaners when soap and water not available
- Do not share utensils, drinks or personal care items
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill
Flu symptoms generally include:
- cough and/or sore throat
- fever greater that 100 degrees F
- fatigue and aches
Students experiencing flu-like symptoms can visit the Student Health Center for evaluation and treatment. Students are encouraged to get plenty of rest, drink fluids, wash your hands often, avoid close contact, cover your cough or sneeze
Additional Resource: Centers for Disease Control on the Flu