Welcome to Student Health Services

East Carolina University Student Health Services (SHS) is comprised of dedicated professionals offering comprehensive health care to enrolled students. SHS specializes in the well-being of ECU students by offering affordable, convenient, and high quality services.

SHS Hours of Operation

Main Campus Clinic*

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Open 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm (closed 12:00pm-1:00pm)

Wednesday
Open 9:15am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00p (closed 12:00pm-1:00pm)

SHS Pharmacy*

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Open 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-5:00pm (closed 12:00pm-1:30pm)

Wednesday
Open 9:15am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-5:00p (closed 12:00pm-1:30pm)

*Exceptions to above for clinic and pharmacy hours:

Friday, April 18
CLOSED

Health Sciences Clinic*

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Open 8:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:30pm (closed 1:00pm-2:00pm)

Wednesday
Open 9:15am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:30pm (closed 1:00pm-2:00pm)

*Exceptions to above:

Tuesday, April 1
Closed 1:00pm-5:00pm

Tuesday, April 8
Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm instead of 1:00pm-2:00pm

Friday, April 18
CLOSED

When SHS is closed, you still have access to medical advice. Call 911 for emergencies, but if you just want to talk to a nurse about an issue, call (252) 328-6841 for instructions on how to use our free, 24 hr nurse line. You can also find self care information for treating your problem on our self care page, or you can submit a question to gotquestions@ecu.edu.

Be advised that occasionally during the semester the campus may experience inclement weather, division events, or other campus issues which may vary our hours of operation.

Announcements

NCDHHS and SHS continue to monitor the measles cases in the U.S. Currently there are NO reported cases in North Carolina.

As cases of measles continue to be reported across the United States, East Carolina University’s Student Health Services wants to take this opportunity to share important information about the disease. While there is no immediate cause for concern, raising awareness can help prevent the spread of measles and protect the health of our community. Ensuring your MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccination is up to date is the best way to stay protected.

Vaccination Information:
- MMR Vaccine:
  - 2 doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective at preventing measles.
  - 1 dose is 93% effective.
  - Breakthrough infections are rare but can occur in areas with high levels of measles virus circulating.
- Students can view their immunization records by logging into MyPIRATEchart.
- For questions about measles or MMR vaccination, contact GotQuestions@ecu.edu.
Measles Overview:
- Highly contagious viral illness.
- Symptoms typically begin with:
  - Fever
  - Cough
  - Runny nose (coryza)
  - Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
- These symptoms last 2-4 days before the rash appears.
- Can cause severe complications, including:
  - Pneumonia
  - Encephalitis (brain inflammation)
  - Death
Transmission:
- Spread through infectious droplets or airborne transmission.
- Measles can remain infectious on surfaces or in the air for up to 2 hours.
- Contagious period: 4 days before and 4 days after rash onset.
- Incubation period: 7–10 days from exposure to fever; 10–14 days from exposure to rash onset.
Current Measles Case Count in the United States:
- More than 480 confirmed measles cases reported in 2025 as of March 27th.
- Affected jurisdictions: Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington.
- Majority of cases involve children who were unvaccinated for MMR.
Health Monitoring:
- After traveling to areas with ongoing measles cases, monitor for symptoms (fever, rash).
- Report any symptoms to your health care provider immediately.
For Assistance:
- Medical advice, appointment scheduling, or additional information:
  Contact Student Health Services at (252) 328-6841 during business hours.

For more details, refer to the CDC’s measles data page: CDC Measles Data.