Fortunately, none of the bacteria that cause meningitis are as contagious as diseases like the common cold or the flu, and they are not spread by casual contact or by simply breathing the air where a person with meningitis has been. The germs live naturally in the back of our noses and throats, but they do not live for long outside the body. The germ does not cause meningitis in most people. Instead, most people become carriers of the germ for days, weeks or even months. Being a carrier helps to stimulate your body's natural defense system.
Meningococcal vaccines are available.
Please see your personal physician or college campus health services for more information. Immunizations at any other time will be at a reduced cost. It is very important to bring updated immunization records to school to be delivered to the school nurse. For additional information, contact the MediCenter at 653-4484. The Report from the Performance Review by the State Comptroller has been completed and presented to Grape Creek Independent School District.