Communicable, or infectious, diseases are caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. These illnesses include COVID, influenza, tuberculosis (TB), Mpox, and norovirus infections, among others.
Call your healthcare provider to discuss questions regarding symptoms and possible treatment options and call 911 if you are experiencing a medical emergency.
Visit the DePaul Student Health webpage for information about the on-campus health clinic. Please note that the clinic is only available to current residence hall students.
If you are a student who is ill, you must reach out to your instructors regarding your class attendance and coursework.
Disease Prevention On Campus
These are just a few of the many ways you can decrease the risk of infection of a communicable disease:
- Wash your hands
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with your hands, as it's a common way germs enter the body
In the spirit of Take Care DePaul, if you are joining a meeting or gathering and a participant asks you to wear a mask, please do so.
For More Information
Vaccines are available for many communicable diseases and can drastically reduce your chances of becoming ill. Information on vaccination clinics and illnesses impacting Chicago can be found on the City of Chicago's Infectious Disease resource.
Other questions may be emailed to DePaulCommunityHealth@depaul.edu. Please note that emails will be monitored during business hours, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.