Meningococcal disease is not highly contagious. School classmates, those living in other dormitory rooms, and health-care workers attending the case are generally not at elevated risk. Our meningococcal disease fact sheet answers some common questions about Meningococcal Disease, including disease prevention measures. Year 2000 Oregon disease surveillance data links appear below. Health care providers and clinical laboratories are required to report cases and suspect cases of Meningococcal Meningitis to local health departments within 24 hours of identification.
Cases are subject to restrictions on school attendance , day-care attendance , and patient care .