An updated new COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the FDA and the CDC and is expected to be available soon. The new vaccine will be formulated to protect against newer strains of the virus and, if taken in the fall, will provide strengthened immunity during the winter months when the risk of contracting respiratory diseases are highest.
Due to the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, which helped fund Duke’s COVID-19 vaccination and booster efforts for the campus community, staff and faculty will need to get the updated vaccine through pharmacies or their health care provider.
COVID-19 boosters are covered in full, with no co-pay, under all of Duke’s employee medical plans.
Requirements & Exemptions
Duke strongly recommends getting up-to-date vaccinations against COVID-19, especially for those with conditions that place them at higher risk. However, COVID vaccination is no longer a requirement for students, faculty, or staff working at Duke University or Duke University Health System.