The Student Health and Counseling Center continuously strives to serve our students
by providing inclusive individualized care and promoting emotional and physical well-being
through respect for our students’ diversity and our commitment to personal and professional
growth.
Students attending the center will feel accepted and receive the most up-to-date services
from highly qualified and supportive staff.
Patient Portal
All student must register with the Student Patient Portal in order to receive information
on their visit, test results, tele-counseling appointments or to speak with a provider.
To access the portal, please use the link below:
The Student Health & Counseling Center is closely tracking the global outbreak of
monkeypox, which continues to spread in the United States and New York State. We work
closely with the Clinton County Health Department to ensure that we have the latest
information and guidance, and we are ready to provide medical support if needed.
Prevention is key. Monkeypox is not nearly as contagious as COVID-19, but care should be taken to avoid
or limit direct physical contact with individuals who have contracted monkeypox or
who may have been exposed. Students who develop symptoms, or have reason to believe
they have been exposed, should contact the Center: (518) 564-2187.
Please refer to the following resources for the most up-to-date information about
monkeypox:
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. It was discovered
in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept
for research. Despite being named “monkeypox,” the source of the disease remains unknown.
You can get monkeypox from close, skin-to-skin contact with a person who has a rash
or scabs from monkeypox. For example, this can include during hugging, cuddling, a
massage, or close contact sports.
It also includes contact with spit droplets during close conversation and kissing.
It can also spread through sexual contact including touching the genitals, and oral,
anal, or vaginal sex.
You can also get monkeypox from contact with objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding,
or towels), and surfaces that have been used by someone with monkeypox.
Yes, but supplies are limited and eligibility is currently focused on individuals
with known or likely exposure. Currently, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD)
and SUNY Plattsburgh do not have access to the monkeypox vaccine. We will update the
campus community if and when the CCHD is able to offer a vaccine clinic. Saratoga
County’s Health Department, located in Ballston Spa, has held vaccine clinics and
may do so again in the near future
Ask your sexual partners whether they have a rash or other symptoms of monkeypox,
such as fever, headache, muscle aches and backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, or
exhaustion.
Avoid skin-to-skin contact with someone who has a rash or other monkeypox symptoms
and those diagnosed with monkeypox.
Don’t share bedding, towels, clothing, utensils, or cups with a person with symptoms
of monkeypox.
When eligible, get the vaccine, monitor eligibility and availability of the vaccine.
Avoid having sex or intimate contact with anonymous or multiple partners.
People with monkeypox get a rash that may be located on or near the genitals (penis,
testicles, labia, and vagina) or anus (butt) and could be on other areas like the
hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth.
The rash will go through several stages-including scabs-before healing.
Other symptoms of monkeypox can include fever with chills, swollen lymph nodes, exhaustion,
muscle and backaches, respiratory symptoms and headache. Sometimes people have flu-like
symptoms before the rash, and sometimes people get the rash first.
Monkeypox symptoms usually start within 3 weeks of exposure to the virus. If someone
has flu-like symptoms first, they will usually develop a rash 1–4 days later. Monkeypox
can be spread from the time symptoms start until the rash has healed, all scabs have
fallen off, and a fresh layer of skin has formed. The illness typically lasts 2–4
weeks.
Avoid close contact (including sex or being intimate with anyone) and wear a mask
until you have been checked out by a healthcare provide. During the week (Monday–Friday,
8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), students should call the Student Health & Counseling Center at
518-564-2187. We are able and prepared to test for monkeypox if needed. Students who are experiencing
severe symptoms outside of Center hours, should call the Champlain Valley Physicians’
Hospital Emergency Department at 518-561-2000.
Students with monkeypox who are experiencing fever and/or respiratory symptoms should
isolate away from others. Student Health, in consultation with the CCHD, will provide
guidance about where to isolate and for how long.
Most people improve with monkeypox without antiviral treatment, and require only symptom
management with over-the-counter medications such as Advil or Tylenol.
No, but contact Student Health or the CCHD to inquire about the availability of post-exposure
vaccine.
Coronavirus Information
Symptoms & Testing Information
If you have a fever, cough or other symptoms listed below, you may have been exposed
to COVID-19. You should self-isolate and contact your health care professional or
the Student Health and Counseling Center at 518-564-2187. You may also pick up COVID test kits at the health center. After hours, students
may visit WellNow Urgent Care located at 474 NY-3.Book a COVID-19 testing appointment at WellNow
Records at the center are strictly confidential. Records are only released with the
student’s written consent or by a court-ordered subpoena. Information about student
contacts for psychological services is not released to other campus departments, outside
agencies, family, or friends. Even the fact that a student has been at the center
is confidential.
