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Vaccine Recommendations and Requirements

Loyola University Chicago is committed to creating and supporting a healthy and safe campus experience for everyone. Given the medical efficacy of the COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines, they are recommended for ALL Faculty & Staff.

In concert with our healthcare partner Loyola Medicine’s requirement, full-time and part-time Faculty and Staff that are based at the Health Sciences Campus are required to complete an annual influenza vaccine. 

Qualified Medical and Religious Vaccine Exemptions
An exemption request is contingent upon review & approval, and University decisions are final. Additionally, if an exemption is not granted, an annual influenza vaccine is required. A Request for Vaccination Exemption Form should be completed, and submitted along with the appropriate documents supporting a medical or religious exemption to EmployeeImmunizations@luc.edu.

  • Medical Exemptions must meet CDC-defined contraindications specifically for the vaccine. You will need to submit medical certification from your healthcare provider as identified in the Request for Vaccine Exemption Form.
  • As a private institution, Loyola reserves the right to comprehensively evaluate religious exemption requests, which requires a signed written statement from the employee that should be included with your Request for Vaccine Exemption. Additionally, as required by the State of Illinois, the request must include a response to each item below:
    • An explanation of the reason for exemption in your own words.
    • A description of the religious principle that guides your objection.
    • An indication of whether this religious belief constitutes an objection to all immunizations or only this vaccine; if it is not an objection to all immunizations you must explain the religious basis for not receiving this particular immunization.
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Vaccine Locations

COVID-19 Vaccine
If you need to receive the original COVID-19 vaccination, numerous locations are available across the Chicagoland area. Explore more information online to sign-up for an appointment.

Flu Vaccine
The Flu Vaccine website includes information about Loyola University Chicago offering free Flu vaccines to Faculty and Staff at the Lake Shore, Water Tower, and Health Sciences campuses. In addition, the CDPH Immunization Clinics websites lists information about Flu vaccines that may be available in Chicago.

Vaccination Upload

Once you are vaccinated, proof of vaccination information must be submitted  or via the Loyola Health function of the Loyola mobile app. 

Questions

If you have a question about Loyola’s Vaccine Requirements for Employees, including inquiries about a qualified exemption, please email EmployeeImmunizations@luc.edu.

 

COVID-19 Diagnosis Protocol

Faculty and Staff that have been diagnosed with COVID-19 should go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:

  • Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
  • You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).

When returning to your normal activities, take added precaution over the next five (5) days, such as taking additional steps for cleaner air to prevent respiratory virus illness, practicing good hygiene, wearing masks, incorporating physical distancing, and/or completing testing when you will be around other people indoors.

  • Keep in mind that you may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better. You are likely to be less contagious at this time, depending on factors like how long you were ill or how sick you were.
  • If you develop a fever or you start to feel worse after returning to normal activities, stay home and away from others again until, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
    • your symptoms are improving overall, and
    • you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication). Then take added precaution for the next five (5) days.

Questions?
For medical guidance about a COVID-19 diagnosis or exposure, contact your healthcare provider.

2026 On-Campus Empower Health Clinics

Empower Health will offer Wellness Screenings and Flu Vaccines for benefit eligible Faculty, Staff, and their Spouses at the Lake Shore, Water Tower, and Health Sciences campuses during the following dates and times:

  • Health Sciences
    • Dates: October 15 and October 27
    • Location: SSOM Alumni Center Lounge, Room 196
    • Time: 7:30AM – 12:30PM CST

  • Water Tower
    • Date: October 21
    •  Location: Schreiber Center, Wintrust Hall, Room 908
    • Time: 7:30AM – 12:30PM CST

  • Lake Shore
    • Date: November 5
    • Location: Halas Recreation/Damen Student Center, Student Den
    • Time: 7:30AM – 12:30PM CST

Registration
Register online for an appointment. Please note, eligible employees need to select the "Sign in with luc.edu" option and Spouses choose the "Create Account" option and enter the Client Code, loyolaehs. Additionally, registration closes at 12:00PM CST on the business day before each Date above.