COVID-19
COVID-19
Health Services encourages students who are not feeling well to stay home. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, it is recommended that you take a COVID-19 test.
Free COVID-19 antigen tests and masks are available for FC Students and Staff at Health Services (Room 1204) Mon.-Fri. from 9 am-5 pm.
Updated August 21, 2023
COVID-19 Symptoms
COVID-19 symptoms may appear between 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Common symptoms include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Muscles or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of smell or taste
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomitting
- Diarrhea
For more information on symptoms, please visit: CDC.gov/coronavirus
Masking & Exposure Resources
Masking:
Masking is recommended for 10 days for those that have had a significant exposure to someone positive for COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19.
If you test positive and end isolation after 5 days (due to being symptoms free AND fever free for 24 hours without medication), you should continue to mask through day 10.
Exposure:
If you are exposed and test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, you should isolate from others. For more information on current California COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidelines visit: covid19.ca.gov.
COVID-19 Testing
All FC Students and Staff can obtain FREE COVID-19 At-Home Tests at Health Services.
Other COVID-19 Testing Options:
Government provided at-home antigen COVID-19 tests can be ordered here.
Vaccination Resources
Vaccines and boosters are available.
The latest COVID-19 booster is now available and no-cost through private insurance, including Medicare and Medical. Vaccination locations can be found on vaccines.gov. If you do not have insurance, you can receive a no-cost COVID-19 booster through the CDC’s Bridge Access Program.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters?
The California Public Health Department recommends all people 6 months and older receive at least 1 bivalent dose. More information on COVID-19 vaccine timing can be found on the Vaccine Schedule Form.
Pfizer vaccine
Pfizer vaccine is a 3-dose bivalent COVID-19 vaccine series available for anyone 6 months and older.
Moderna vaccine
The Moderna vaccine is a 2-dose bivalent COVID-19 vaccination available for everyone 6 months and older.
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Johnson & Johnson vaccine is no longer available in the United States. For booster recommendations visit: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses.
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
Current COVID-19 vaccine booster dose recommendations can be found on the here: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses.
Where can I get more information about the COVID-19?
Here are a few great resources for more information about the COVID-19:
COVID-19 Testing
Where can I get a COVID-19 Test?
Fullerton College provides free, at home COVID-19 Antigen Tests to all members of the campus community.
The CDC Recommends COVID-19 tests for the following situations:
- People who have symptoms of COVID-19. (Vaccinated or Unvaccinated)
- People that have been exposed to COVID-19 with no symptoms should take a COVID-19 at least 5 full days after exposure.
Below are resources to get a COVID-19 Test:
Orange County Health Care Agency: OC COVID-19 Testing Network
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