Health & Wellness Monthly Newsletter
October 2021 | Office of Health and Wellness Promotion
Events & Opportunities
  • More Flu Vaccines at the Health Center
  • Have a CornWHOLE Lotta Fun with BTW!
  • BCC Therapy Groups
Featured Topics
  • Cold, Flu, or COVID-19?
  • Practice Good Handwashing
  • HAWP Team Member Spotlight
Events & Opportunities
More Flu Vaccines at the Health Center
Did you miss your chance to sign up for the Flu Clinic happening this week, October 4-6?

Don't worry, you have another chance!

Brandeis Health Center Flu Clinic
October 7-8, 9am-12pm ET
  • For: Brandeis graduate and undergraduate students
  • Location: Health Center
  • Schedule your appointment in your Secure Patient Portal.

Students may also make an appointment with the Brandeis Health Center by calling 781-736-3677 to receive a flu shot on any day.

Preparing For Your Appointment:
On the day of your appointment (at either clinic):
  • Fill out and bring the consent form for vaccination with you.
  • Bring your health insurance card with you.
  • Wear a mask.
  • Wear a shirt with easy access to the upper arm.
  • Display a green or yellow Campus Passport.
A man gets his flu shot from a doctor. Text reads "This fall, it is more important than ever to get your flu vaccine."
Have a CornWHOLE Lotta Fun with BTW!
If you are on campus this Friday, join undergraduate Bridge to Wellness peer educators and have a CornWHOLE Lotta Fun! Come to destress, play cornhole, grab a giveaway, talk to BTW, and learn about how movement and physical activity impacts wellness! Graduate students are welcome.

Friday, October 8
12-2pm
Fellows Garden
Have a CornWHOLE Lotta Fun with BTW! Graphic of a cornhole game and a group of people standing together.
BCC Therapy Groups
This fall, the Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC) is offering therapy groups that meet virtually for 45 minutes at a regular time each week. Each therapy group has a different focus, so students can sign up for a therapy group that would most interest and benefit them. Group therapy offers the chance to speak with and learn from a trained therapist as well as compassionate peers. Fall 2021 offerings include groups on:

  • Bereavement
  • Grad support group
  • Heller "Walk the Talk"
  • Surviving isolation and quarantine
  • International student support
  • Social anxiety
  • Art journaling
  • and more!
Featured Topics
Cold, Flu, or COVID-19?
The common cold, influenza (flu), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses.
Flus and Colds:

Flu symptoms usually come on quickly (within three to six hours) and consist of a fever, body aches, dry cough and extreme tiredness.

Cold symptoms are less severe and typically produce a stuffy nose, productive cough, slight tiredness and limited body aches.


Flus and COVID-19:

Both COVID-19 and flu can have varying degrees of signs and symptoms, ranging from no symptoms (asymptomatic) to severe symptoms.

Common symptoms that COVID-19 and flu share include:
  • Fever or feeling feverish/chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue (tiredness)
  • Sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Muscle pain or body aches
  • Headache
  • Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults
Other signs and symptoms of COVID-19, different from flu, may include change in or loss of taste or smell.

Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone, and testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis.

Practice Good Handwashing
The school year has officially started, and things on campus are almost back to normal and at full capacity. However, it is important to remain diligent. This involves making sure we are following COVID-19-safe protocols and keeping up with our personal hygiene.

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day. With COVID-19 still circulating and flu season coming up, it is a good reminder to practice effective hand hygiene.
HAWP Team Member Spotlight
Name: Leah Berkenwald, '07

Hometown: Somerville, MA

Pets: A white and black cat named Moe (@yourtherapycat)

Hobbies: Camping, quilting, comedy writing

Current Favorite Song: Mr. Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra

Fun Fact: Leah was one of the founding members of the Brandeis improv group Bad Grammer.

Favorite Thing About Working at HAWP: Knowing that I am giving back to my alma mater and helping fellow Brandeisians enjoy their time here to the fullest!
Leah Berkenwald
Health and Wellness Resources
Brandeis Health Center

All appointments must be scheduled by calling
781-736-3677.

After hours consultation:
781-239-1948


Monday - Friday: 
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Closed Tuesdays from 9-10 am
Brandeis Counseling Center

All appointments must be conducted virtually.

Please call during regular business hours for routine matters, and after 5 p.m. for urgent concerns.

To reach the BCC call
781-736-3730.
Office of Health and Wellness Promotion | www.brandeis.edu/hawp