MiraCosta College COVID-19 Updates

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Spring 2022 Reminder

As a reminder, starting August 23, 2021, all students seeking to receive instructional or support service on campus for an extended time (indoors for 15 minutes or greater), must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption. 

Timetable for COVID-19 Vaccine Verification

Please see the timeline below for the latest dates you may undergo vaccination to meet the two weeks post-vaccination requirement to be cleared for on-campus classes and support services for Spring 2022 classes:

• Moderna: December 13 Latest date to get the first shot of the Moderna vaccine; January 10: Second shot of Moderna
• Pfizer: December 20: Latest date to get the first shot of the Pfizer vaccine; January 10: Second shot of Pfizer
• J&J: January 10: Latest date to get the single dose of J&J

EMPLOYEE: SUBMITTING VACCINATION DOCS OR EXEMPTION REQUEST

Indoor Mask Requirement

MiraCosta College is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment. In the interest of public health, and to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, MiraCosta College requires everyone on campus visiting indoors of any District building, to wear a CDC-approved facial mask at all times. If someone refuses to wear a facial covering properly, they will be addressed, given the opportunity to put on a mask, and if they do not, they will be asked to leave.

Face masks are required to be properly worn over the nose and mouth indoors while on District property. Students, employees, and community members may only remove their face mask on District property while they are:

• alone outdoors
• in a private office alone 
• while eating in a designated break room or cafe
• while eating, drinking, or taking medication for brief periods of time in other indoor areas
• while communicating for brief periods of time indoors with a person who is hearing impaired when the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication

Face mask requirements apply to everyone while indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

If you need a facemask, you can pick one up at any of the following places:

• Student Services offices and front desks.
• Designated classrooms with on-ground/hybrid courses: All scheduled on-ground classrooms and regularly scheduled meeting spaces will be equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE) boxes that contain disposable and cloth masks, hand sanitizer, and ample surface wipes.
• Library and tutoring centers.

Board Policy 5210: Communicable Disease

The MiraCosta Community College District is committed to providing a safe and healthy campus. The district shall establish administrative procedures necessary to assure cooperation with local public health officials in measures necessary for the prevention and control of communicable diseases.

SARS-CoV-2 and the disease it causes, COVID-19, is a global pandemic and has resulted in widespread illness and death worldwide, in the United States, and in California.

In furtherance of this commitment, the district shall establish administrative procedures regarding COVID-19 vaccination to mitigate the risks surrounding exposure to COVID-19. These administrative procedures will require that all students who are on district premises for any face-to-face instructional and student support activities (e.g., office hours, classes, library, tutoring, etc.) have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The district will accept any COVID-19 vaccine that has been Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorized (EUA) and/or has been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO). Exemptions from these vaccine requirements are specified in AP 5210.

The COVID Vaccine is Available for Everyone Over the Age of 16

Effective April 15, 2021, vaccinations are being provided to everyone age 16+.

Scheduling Your Vaccination Appointment

• Healthcare Provider: If you have a doctor or are enrolled with a local healthcare system, please work with them to schedule an appointment. Many providers are notifying their patients directly with next steps to receive the COVID-19 vaccine based on federal and state guidance.
• County Locations: If you are unable to get the COVID-19 vaccine from a healthcare provider, the County of San Diego and its partners are offering vaccinations to individuals in eligible priority groups. Appointment information for County vaccination super stations and PODs is available online at www.VaccinationSuperStationSD.com.

While vaccines have arrived in the region, supplies remain extremely limited. Please be patient—as supply increases, providers will be able to perform more vaccinations. Please note that vaccination appointments are limited and subject to vaccine availability.

Before Your Vaccination Appointment

• Take it easy the night before to ensure potential symptoms are not a result of other unrelated activities.
• Anticipate the COVID-19 vaccines may cause minor side effects in some people, like sore muscles, feeling tired, or mild fever.
• Do not take acetaminophen or ibuprofen in anticipation of potentially having side effects from the vaccine. Taking these medications for the purpose of preventing post-vaccination symptoms is not currently recommended.
• When you go to your appointment, remember to:
  • Watch your distance - stay at least 6 feet away from others.
  • Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth.

During Your Vaccination Appointment

• A COVID-19 vaccination card will be given to you when you receive your first dose of the vaccine. It will list:
• The type of vaccine you received.
• The date you received it.
• Where you received it.
• Keep this vaccination card in a safe place and bring it with you to your second dose appointment.
• If you have a smartphone with you, it is recommended you take a picture of your vaccination card in case you misplace the physical card between appointments.
• You will also receive a fact sheet that tells you more about the COVID-19 vaccine you received.
• You will be monitored for allergic reactions on-site for 15-30 minutes.
• You will be advised to register for v-safe for:
• Personalized health check-ins,
• Reminders to get your second dose,
• Quickly tells the CDC if you have any side effects, and after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Thank you for your ongoing understanding as we strive to provide accurate and timely information in a time of constant fluctuation. For all other questions or comments, please email HR_Department@miracosta.edu.

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