Anyone can get meningococcal disease but it is most common in very young children and in people with certain medical conditions. The vaccine protects against several of the disease subtypes, but it does not confer 100 percent protection. New students who have arrived on campus without satisfying all pre-matriculation health requirements can take care of the missing immunizations at Prematriculation Vaccine Clinics at Dick's House. Pre-matriculation Vaccine Clinics are open to all new students needing them. Dartmouth College requires incoming students to have immunity to certain diseases, such as measles, mumps, rubella, and tetanus-diphtheria, and satisfy TB screening criteria.
Medical students have additional requirements.
Fees are charged to the Student Account. Many insurance plans do not covered the cost of immunizations. They are not covered by the Dartmouth Student Group Health Plan. The flu season in the U.S. normally goes from November through April. The CDC continues to recommend that students and staff at schools and colleges consider getting the vaccine to prevent outbreaks.