ONLY basis to be collected at time of the appointment. The Spring Take Heart Program will be held on April 13 from 8am - 12 noon. Call the Wellness Center to set up an appointment. Bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord that is caused by infection with bacteria. Bacterial meningitis is a serious disease that can result in disability or death if not treated promptly.
Symptoms can include fever, severe headache, stiff neck, vomiting and a rash.
A single dose of meningitis vaccine protects against 4 of the 5 serogroups of the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, a leading cause of bacterial meningitis. The immunizations is effective for 3 - 5 years. The studies found no increased risk for college students at other grade levels. Other college students wishing to reduce their risk of bacterial meningitis can also choose to be vaccinated. Check with your student health center to receive the vaccine or a referral to a physician who can provide the vaccine.