Air Quality Monitoring
Air Quality Monitoring
Last Updated: September 20, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency developed the Air Quality Index (AQI) to make information available about the health effects of common air pollutants. To check current air quality in your area, visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow website and search by zip code.
Read the latest message to UCSF faculty, staff and learners from Douglas Dresnek, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Environmental Health & Safety, and Kevin Dugan, Interim Director, Enterprise Emergency Management.
COVID-19
COVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2 that was discovered in December 2019. The coronavirus is very contagious and has quickly spread around the world.
Learn more about how UCSF is working to keep our community safe
Influenza
Influenza
Last updated: August 28, 2023
Flu Shots Available on September 6
In a message from Josh Adler, MD, Chief Clinical Officer of UCSF Health, to UCSF’s faculty, staff, learners, and volunteers, he noted the importance of getting a flu vaccine to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, our patients and the community. To help prevent the spread of this disease, UCSF is offering free flu vaccines to faculty, staff, learners, and volunteers to prevent the spread of this disease.
Key highlights:
- The UCSF flu clinic schedule begins on Sept. 6
- The compliance deadline for those who work in a health care facility, including faculty, staff, learners, and volunteers is Nov. 1.
- Flu vaccinations are required by public health agencies and the University of California.
- Learn more on the HR website.
Mpox
Mpox
Last Updated: September 14, 2023
Mpox (pronounced “em-pox”) is an infectious disease that’s transmitted through close contact and causes a rash on various parts of the body. The mpox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Mpox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms but milder. It is rarely fatal, and most people recover without treatment in a few weeks.
Public Health Resources
Public Health Resources
During an emergency, local, state and national public health agencies will have the most up-to-date information and resources available to your local community.
Bookmark these agencies for ongoing updates as public health situations emerge and evolve: