Where can I get tested for respiratory illnesses?
Testing Locations
- The Student Health Center – The Student Health Center tests for influenza, COVID, strep throat, and other respiratory illnesses. Please log in to your MyChart or call 269.337.7200 to schedule.
- Other Local Testing Options
Tested Positive?
Any student who tests positive for a respiratory illness outside of the Student Health Center (SHC) is asked to share test results with the SHC. This can be done through the student’s MyChart account or by messaging healthsv@kzoo.edu. This ensures that students receive ongoing support and information. Please note that the Student Health Center will not publicly disclose names or any personally identifiable information about individuals who report.
What are the symptoms of respiratory illness?
List of Symptoms
Symptoms include but are not limited to:
- fever
- chills
- fatigue
- cough
- runny nose
- headache
Visit the CSC website for a list of all signs and symptoms of COVID-19 variants.
Use the Symptom Checker
Website Option
Students can access this screening tool in their MyChart
- Log into MyChart
- Navigate to the Quick Links section
- Select the Symptom Checker
OR:
- Log into MyChart
- Navigate to the Health tab
- Select the Symptom Checker
My Chart App Option
- Select the Symptom Checker Option
- Select the Kalamazoo College COVID-19 Symptom Checker
What if I get sick after the Student Health Center is closed?
- For life-threatening emergencies, call 911
- If you need to speak to a resident doctor on call at the Family Practice Clinic at WMed for non-emergency medical advice after hours, you can call 269.585.0200. Be sure to identify yourself as a Family Medicine patient and a Kalamazoo College student.
- Visit our Resources page for other local providers
What if I test positive for a virus?
CDC Guidelines
In accordance with updated CDC guidelines, when you have a respiratory virus such as flu, COVID-19, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) with symptoms such as fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache among others:
Stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) until both are true for at least 24 hours:
- Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
- You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).
When you go back to your normal activities, take added precautions over the next 5 days, such as
- Opening car windows, increased hand hygiene, wearing masks and physical distancing
Keep in mind that you are less likely to be contagious when you are feeling better, but may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick.
Remember there is antiviral treatment available for influenza and Covid-19 for those that may require it.
Share your results
Any student who tests positive for a respiratory illness outside of the Student Health Center (SHC) is asked to share test results with the SHC. This can be done through the student’s MyChart account or by messaging healthsv@kzoo.edu. This ensures that students receive ongoing support and information. Please note that the Student Health Center will not publicly disclose names or any personally identifiable information about individuals who report.