Chickenpox is the New Swine Flu

Just when we thought the College's illness paranoia was over. Today, a student in Eliot was diagnosed with a case of "probable chickenpox," according to an email sent by Eliot Resident Dean Michael Canfield.

FlyBy thinks it's  safe to say that most Harvard students have contracted chickenpox at some point in their lives or received the vaccination, making this small outbreak of little concern. However, the email urges those who are not immune—and who fall into a high-risk health category—to contact UHS immediately.

As a reminder, these are the symptoms to watch out for, courtesy of UHS:

We guess you can never stop being diligent about your health. Keep Purell-ing, and be well!