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:

"Chickenpox is an acute, generalized viral disease.  It is one of the most easily communicable of diseases, especially in the early stages. The virus is spread from person to person by direct contact or through the air (via respiratory secretions or airborne spread of secretions from the chickenpox lesions). The usual incubation period is 13 to 17 days.  Initial symptoms may be sore throat, fever, headache or other viral like symptoms. These often occur a few days before the rash, which traditionally starts on covered parts of the body (chest or trunk) and then spreads to other areas."

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