The college setting; particularly dormitories, can be a perfect breeding ground for any communicable bacteria, virus or disease which makes college students an at risk population when it comes to public health concerns. The close proximity of living quarters accompanied by beverage-sharing and other cultural practices common within the college setting all contribute to this elevated level of risk.
Many of us recall the Meningitis B outbreak which occurred at UCSB a couple years ago which, sadly, resulted in the amputation of one student’s legs. Since then, there have been two other west coast outbreaks at higher education institutions at the University of Oregon & Santa Clara University just weeks ago. In spite of these recent outbreaks, UCI Student Health is being very proactive in offering Meningococcal B walk-in clinics for our students. Please see below for more information and if you are a UCI student you should strongly consider getting yourself vaccinated!
The Student Health Center will be holding walk-in clinics for Meningococcal B Vaccination on March 10-11 and April 14-15 from 10AM to 4PM. No appointments needed for the 1st dose—just come to the clinic. Those who come in on the said dates will be booked for appointments for their 2nd dose which is after 1 month. Insurance covers the vaccine cost for ages 16-23 years old.
Should you want additional information, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/mening-serogroup.html
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