Although protection probably persists in schoolchildren and adults for at least 3 years, the exact timing for a booster has not been determined. Adverse reactions to meningococcal vaccine are mild and infrequent, consisting primarily of redness and pain at the injection site that may last 1 to 2 days. Rarely, fever of short duration may occur. Anyone who becomes ill with mild, flu-like symptoms should watch for more severe symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, rash, or changes in mental status. The Student Health Service at the University of Delaware is open twenty-four hours seven days per week whenever the residence halls are open.
Special hours apply when the residence halls are closed.
Contact your practitioner or go to an emergency room. This website is not designed to respond to personal concerns nor emergencies. For emergency information, please call Student Health Services at 831-2226, or contact one of the facilities above.