Vaccine

Last updated November 30, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine is available to all UND students, faculty and staff.

Vaccine and Booster Appointments

1. UND students, faculty and staff can receive a vaccine or booster shot at UND Student Health Services in McCannel Hall, Room 100. Appointments for Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available. When you schedule your appointment, you'll be given a choice of vaccine. To schedule appointments:
   • UND Students: Use your My Health Patient Portal or call 701.777.4500.
   • UND Faculty and Staff: Call 701.777.4500.
2. Visit the CDC website for information on booster shots and eligibility. The CDC is now recommending that all people ages 18 and older get a booster.
3. Use the VaccineFinder website to find additional locations near you. You will need to schedule your appointment directly with the location providing the vaccine.

If you have any questions, including if you're eligible to get a booster shot, contact:

Student Health Services
701.777.4500

COVID-19 Hotline
701.780.6358

Your Health Care Provider

Vaccine Eligibility

• Out-of-state UND students qualify as Grand Forks residents and are eligible to receive the vaccine in Grand Forks.
• Out-of-state residents who work at UND or in Grand Forks County, or are established patients of a Grand Forks County health care provider, may also receive the vaccine in Grand Forks.

Time Off for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Should an employee register to receive a COVID 19 vaccination during their work hours, they will not be required to use sick or annual leave. This is consistent with our COVID-19 testing protocols.

• Attempts should be made to get the vaccination during their off hours, but that may not be possible. 
• Employees should still communicate with their supervisor the dates and times that they are receiving the vaccination and have prior approval for the time away. 
• If the employee has adverse effects like fever or become ill after the vaccination, they will need to use their sick leave for that time away.  
• If you have questions, please contact your department Human Resources manager.

Do I need to wear a mask after I'm vaccinated?

Yes. Follow CDC and building guidelines.

Do I need to quarantine if vaccinated?

Unless you have symptoms, you do not need to quarantine if you completed your COVID-19 vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to your close contact exposure to a positive case. For the two injection vaccination series, this refers to completion of both vaccinations. If receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, you will reach fully vaccinated status within 2 weeks.

Persons who are not included in the quarantine exemption following completion of vaccination include:

• Fully vaccinated inpatients and residents in health care settings.
• Fully vaccinated healthcare workers with higher-risk exposures (e.g., working in health care settings). Health care workers are advised to work with their employers for guidance. These health care workers would not be required to quarantine outside of their work environment.
• Fully vaccinated residents of non-healthcare congregate settings (e.g., correctional facilities, group homes). 

Fully vaccinated employees of non-healthcare congregate settings and high-density workplaces (food and manufacturing plants) do not need to quarantine if they do not have symptoms.  

CDC Fully Vaccinated Guidance

How can I learn more?

• Ask your healthcare professional. These are typically trusted with your health and wellbeing and have direct medical knowledge.
• CDC: Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccines Work
• CDC: Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
• North Dakota Department of Health: COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ's
• North Dakota Department of Health: COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet

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