June 19, 2013

Shots Should Be on College Kids' Back-to-School List

TUESDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) — Immunizations aren't just for young children — college students need them, too.

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Shots Should Be on College Kids' Back-to-School List

Law increases meningitis vaccine requirements for college students

In addition to class schedules, tuition and fees, college students have one more thing to worry about this semester: meeting new meningitis vaccine requirements before they can start classes.

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Law increases meningitis vaccine requirements for college students

New law increases meningitis vaccine requirements for college students

In addition to class schedules, tuition and fees, college students have one more thing to worry about this semester: meeting new meningitis vaccine requirements before they can start classes.

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New law increases meningitis vaccine requirements for college students

Meningitis vaccination required for incoming college students

After the death of a Texas A&M student last February, the Texas Legislature passed a law requiring all incoming college students to get the meningococcal vaccine.

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Meningitis vaccination required for incoming college students

Pricey prevention

A change in state law that requires college students to be vaccinated for bacterial meningitis could spell trouble for Amarillo College as it heads into the spring semester.

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