Immunizations:
Meningitis
Vaccine
Meningococcal Meningitis
Meningococcal meningitis is a rare but potentially fatal bacterial
infection. Permanent brain damage, hearing loss, learning disability, limb
amputation, kidney failure, or death can result from the infection.
Between 100 and 125 cases occur on college campuses every year. 5 to 15
college students die each year as a result. Certain college students,
particularly freshmen who live or plan to live in residence halls, have a
6-fold increased risk of disease.
There is a vaccine available that is 85% to 100% effective in preventing
four kinds of bacteria (serogroups A, C,Y, W-135) that cause about 70% of
the disease in the United States. For additional information read the
Vaccine Information Statement below.
Recommendation:
Central Michigan University Health Services recommends that students,
especially those who plan to live in the residence halls, consider
receiving meningococcal meningitis vaccine. Other undergraduate students
wishing to reduce their risk of meningitis can also choose to be
vaccinated..
Availability:
The vaccine is available at University Health Services, Foust 202,
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. An appointment is not required. The
vaccine is $92 and there is a $15 administration charge. Payment is not
required on the date of service. We do bill insurance companies.
Information for CMU Students and Parents on Meningitis
and Meningitis Vaccine
Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine Information Sheet
Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine Information Statement
For additional information about meningococcal meningitis and meningitis
vaccine, call University Health Services at (989) 774-6589.
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