That s where you come in. Invasive meningococcal disease is rare even among college students. Between January 1998 and November 1999 there were 83 cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Minnesota, three of which were college students. In 1996-1997 none of Minnesota s 80 cases were college students. The current bacterial meningitis vaccine will not eliminate all risk of disease.
Meningococcal disease spreads by respiratory droplets.
To reduce their risk of disease, college students should avoid contact with others saliva, e.g., from sharing drinking glasses, cans, and cigarettes. Call the Hotline. Click a tick Visit MDH s nationally popular Lyme disease web page . Scroll down to Quick Links and click on Lyme disease. Frequently asked question to the Hotline 5th dose of Polio Q .