Thousands of Americans will have to receive the \u201cFauci ouchie,\u201d otherwise known as the COVID-19 vaccine, before heading back to work or school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than 700 colleges and universities nationwide have announced a vaccine mandate according to the Chronicle of Higher Education<\/a>, but who will be required to receive a vaccine varies by school. More than half of the schools have asked all students and employees to be vaccinated, regardless of where they will be learning or working. Another 42% of the schools are requiring vaccines for all students, but they haven\u2019t publicly announced a mandate for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFrom a medical and safety standpoint, it\u2019s a good idea to keep everyone protected,\u201d said Erinn English, a fifth-year nursing student at the University of Michigan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n