I'm on the transplant waiting list. Should I get vaccinated?

UCSF requires patients awaiting lung transplants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We also strongly encourage this for patients awaiting kidney, liver, pancreas and heart transplants.

Should I go to the emergency room if I'm sick?

If you're sick, contact your primary care provider so we can determine the urgency of your situation. If you think you're experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

What are the symptoms of a COVID-19 infection?

The symptoms of COVID-19 infections can range from very mild to severe, and some people have no symptoms at all. They can appear in as few as two days up to 14 days after exposure. For more information, visit the California Department of Public Health’s website .

What should I do if I think I have COVID-19?

Contact your primary care provider to learn about your options for testing and treatment. If you're a patient at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, contact the staff for specific instructions before scheduling a testing appointment in MyChart. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 and notify the dispatch personnel that you might have COVID-19 or are being evaluated for COVID-19 infection.

COVID-19 Information for Patients & Visitors

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Last updated October 1, 2025

COVID-19 vaccines & testing

Vaccine updates

Find out who is eligible to be vaccinated and how to schedule an appointment.

Do you need a COVID-19 test?

Get details on how to request a test, including how to access your results.

Visitor policies

Rules for visitors

Learn UCSF's current rules on visiting hospitalized patients and on accompanying patients during clinic visits.

What patients should know

FAQ: COVID-19 and Pregnant Patients

If you or one of your loved ones is a UCSF pregnant patient, get answers here to important questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to minimize your risk of infection.

Telehealth: Video Doctor Visits

Here's what to know about a virtual visit with your doctor. Learn when telehealth is an option, how to set up a video visit and what technology you'll need.

Responses to frequently asked questions

What are the symptoms of a COVID-19 infection?
The symptoms of COVID-19 infections can range from very mild to severe, and some people have no symptoms at all. They can appear in as few as two days up to 14 days after exposure. For more information, visit the California Department of Public Health’s website.
What should I do if I think I have COVID-19?
Contact your primary care provider to learn about your options for testing and treatment.

If you're a patient at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, contact the staff for specific instructions before scheduling a testing appointment in MyChart.

If you have a medical emergency, call 911 and notify the dispatch personnel that you might have COVID-19 or are being evaluated for COVID-19 infection.
Should I go to the emergency room if I'm sick?
If you're sick, contact your primary care provider so we can determine the urgency of your situation. If you think you're experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
I'm on the transplant waiting list. Should I get vaccinated?
UCSF requires patients awaiting lung transplants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We also strongly encourage this for patients awaiting kidney, liver, pancreas and heart transplants.