College Students and Meningococcal Disease
General information
College freshman, in particular those who live in dormitories or residence halls, are at moderately increased risk for meningococcal disease as compared to individuals of the same age not attending college. The closed setting, combined with high risk behaviors (such as alcohol consumption, sharing of food and beverages, and exposure to smoke) may put college students at a greater risk for infection.
2003 Wisconsin, Act
Check with your physician or local health department on the availability of meningococcal vaccine.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- National Immunization
Program - Vaccine specific
information - Quick reference vaccine
charts - Meningococcal
disease
Contacts
Wisconsin's local health departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies