Cornell's Behavioral Compact for the 2020-2021 academic year outlines several important steps that students must take as they return to Ithaca. In addition to requiring the wearing of masks and engagement in physical distancing, the Compact requires students to participate in ongoing surveillance testing for COVID-19 and to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza. Collectively, these measures are critical for reducing viral infections within our community and also protecting the most vulnerable among us (e.g., older individuals and people with pre-existing health conditions). Access to COVID-19 testing and flu vaccine is made available for all students by systems put in place at the beginning of the school year.
A history of mistreatment & lack of access to appropriate care
We recognize that, due to longstanding systemic racism and health inequities in this country, individuals from some marginalized communities may have concerns about needing to agree to such requirements. For example, historically, the bodies the of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) have been mistreated, and used by people in power, sometimes for profit or medical gain. We know this history and validate the potential concerns it may raise. At the same time, we know that long-standing social inequalities and health disparities have resulted in COVID-19 disproportionately affecting BIPOC individuals. Higher percentages of individuals from these communities become infected with COVID, and the health outcomes related to infection are often more serious. Away from campus community, BIPOC individuals are not as likely to have access to preventive services or quality health care. The systems, services, and policies being implemented at Cornell seek to address these inequalities as well as the differential impacts.
The importance of this moment and compliance with health requirements
The aforementioned inequities and injustices may lead some individuals to have reservations about testing and immunization, yet it is also important to acknowledge the critical role these measures play in protecting community health and well-being. In fact, they are likely to be especially helpful for BIPOC communities. For example, annual influenza vaccination is recommended for every individual 6 months or older who does not have medical contraindications, as it is the best way to help protect against flu. The vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of flu illnesses, hospitalizations, and flu-related deaths. Those who get the vaccine not only protect themselves, but also the people around them who may be more vulnerable to serious flu illness, including infants, older adults, and those with underlying health conditions. They are designed to help students stay safe, and they are part of the quality health care students can access while on campus.
Support along the way
Cornell Health is offering continued flu vaccination clinics. While Cornell Health is not directly conducting the COVID-19 arrival testing and surveillance testing at Cornell, our staff members work closely with the groups and departments who are. We can be a resource to any Cornell student who needs more information about either program. Please contact email@example.com.
Mkataba wa Utendaji wa Cornell kwa mwaka wa masomo wa 2020-2021 unaelezea hatua kadhaa muhimu ambazo wanafunzi lazima wachukue wanaporudi Ithaca. Pamoja na kuamuru kuvaa vinyago vya uso na kuweka umbali wa mwili, Mkataba huo unahitaji wanafunzi kushiriki katika upimaji wa uchunguzi wa COVID-19 na kupigwa chanjo dhidi ya mafua ya msimu. Kwa pamoja, hatua hizi ni muhimu kwa kupunguza maambukizi ya virusi ndani ya jamii yetu na pia kulinda walio hatarini zaidi kati yetu (kwa mfano, watu wazima na watu wenye hali za afya zilizopo hapo awali). Upatikanaji wa vipimo vya COVID-19 na chanjo ya mafua inapatikana kwa wanafunzi wote na mifumo iliyowekwa mwanzoni mwa mwaka wa shule. """Tunafahamu kwamba kutokana na ubaguzi wa rangi wa muda mrefu na ukosefu wa usawa wa afya katika nchi hii, watu kutoka jamii fulani za marginalized wanaweza kuwa na wasiwasi kuhusu kuhitaji kukubali mahitaji kama hayo." Kwa mfano, katika historia, miili ya watu weusi, wenyeji, na watu wengine wa rangi (BIPOC) wametendewa vibaya, na kutumiwa na watu wenye nguvu, wakati mwingine kwa faida au faida ya matibabu. Tunajua historia hii na kuthibitisha wasiwasi wa uwezekano inaweza kuinua. "Wakati huo huo, tunajua kwamba ukosefu wa usawa wa kijamii wa muda mrefu na tofauti za afya zimesababisha COVID-19 kuathiri sana watu wa BIPOC. """ Asilimia kubwa ya watu kutoka jamii hizi huambukizwa COVID-19, na matokeo ya afya yanayohusiana na maambukizi mara nyingi ni mabaya zaidi. Kwa sababu ya hali ya afya, watu wa BIPOC hawana uwezo wa kupata huduma za kuzuia au huduma za afya. Mifumo, huduma, na sera zinazotumiwa katika Cornell zinatafuta kushughulikia ukosefu huu wa usawa na vilevile athari za tofauti. """Usawa na ukosefu wa haki zilizotajwa hapo juu zinaweza kusababisha watu wengine kuwa na wasiwasi juu ya kupima na chanjo, lakini pia ni muhimu kutambua jukumu muhimu la hatua hizi katika kulinda afya na ustawi wa jamii." Kwa kweli, ni uwezekano wa kuwa hasa muhimu kwa jamii BIPOC. Kwa mfano, chanjo ya kila mwaka ya homa inashauriwa kwa kila mtu mwenye umri wa miezi sita au zaidi ambaye hana dalili za matibabu, kwani ni njia bora ya kusaidia kulinda dhidi ya homa. Chanjo hiyo imeonyeshwa kupunguza hatari ya kupatwa na ugonjwa wa mafua, kulazwa hospitalini, na vifo vinavyohusiana na mafua. Wale wanaopokea chanjo hiyo si tu kujilinda wenyewe, lakini pia watu walio karibu nao ambao wanaweza kuwa dhaifu zaidi kwa ugonjwa mbaya wa mafua, ikiwa ni pamoja na watoto wachanga, watu wazima wazee, na wale walio na hali za msingi za afya. Ni huduma za afya za msingi ambazo zinasaidia wanafunzi kupata huduma bora za afya ambazo wanafunzi wanaweza kupata wakati wa masomo. Cornell Health inatoa huduma ya chanjo ya mafua kwa wagonjwa Ingawa Cornell Health haifanyi moja kwa moja upimaji wa kuwasili kwa COVID-19 na upimaji wa ufuatiliaji huko Cornell, wafanyikazi wetu wanafanya kazi kwa karibu na vikundi na idara ambazo zinafanya hivyo. Tunaweza kuwa rasilimali kwa mwanafunzi yeyote wa Cornell ambaye anahitaji habari zaidi kuhusu programu yoyote. Tafadhali wasiliana na email@example.com.