Yes. Vaccination of all UMaine and UMaine Machias students who will be in-person on campus and in our facilities is important for community health, safety and well-being. Vaccination helps provide protection against serious illness, including infection by the delta variant.
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More information is on the UMS Together for Me website. Click on Additional information about verifying vaccination status or seeking an exemption.
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All members of the UMaine and UMaine Machias communities, including incoming new employees and undergraduate, transfer and graduate students, should upload their vaccination information via our secure campus portal. You will need your MaineStreet username and password to log on. Detailed instructions can be found online. University community members can verify that their vaccination cards […]
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An exemption request feature is currently being added to our secure campus portal. Check back often. Additionally and in the meantime, those in a higher risk category or with severe illness or underlying health conditions or other applicable circumstances that may impact their ability to be vaccinated or comply with any pandemic protocols may contact […]
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Testing will be required of individuals who are not fully vaccinated. For those not fully vaccinated as required to live on and participate in on-campus classes and activities, testing will be conducted through a noninvasive saliva test. Returning members of the community are already familiar with the COVID-19 saliva test, and while the locations and […]
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Detailed information for residential students regarding move in and testing will be sent out in early August, including specific routes families should take to get to their specific residence halls. Students who are not fully vaccinated will need to either provide proof of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test (not antibody or rapid-antigen) administered within the […]
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Yes, for individuals who are not fully vaccinated. Weekly testing will be required for students, staff and faculty in the university’s in-person community. Vaccinated persons are currently exempt. Testing also is available for vaccinated asymptomatic community members upon request. People who are symptomatic should seek medical attention from the primary care provider or campus health […]
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Information about World Health Organization (WHO)-authorized vaccines is available on the World Health Organization website. On a local level, the university partners with local health organizations to manage the vaccination process. The availability of specific vaccines is dependent on the supply chain. Multiple vaccine brands are recognized by the university. As of July 8, 2021, […]
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has good advice on this, as well as a page about myths and facts about COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s the CDC’s key things to know about COVID-19 vaccines: COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing COVID-19 disease, especially severe illness and death. COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of […]
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The CDC has a fact sheet on what to expect after getting vaccinated.
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