That sounds really uncomfortable and also very counterproductive if you're assuming I'm supposed to stop people from getting sick at the same time as having a hole in me.

[He's pretty much hoping Dr.McCoy has some shields up or something, as he hasn't even been down in the infirmary to check, yet.]

Wait it out. I'm sure there's plenty to do online, and/or schoolwork to take your mind off things. If not, see it as a training exercise!