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Subject:
Vaccination
Mon, 23 Sep 2002
From: F.
When my son got his meningitis vaccination before his freshman year, we
were told that it is only good for three years. So this past summer he
went in to get another one. The nurse at the health department was surprised
he was getting a second one. But he's still in college! And I didn't want
to worry.
So be sure they get that second shot in three years.
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From: L. N.
My son received his meningitis vaccination last year before he started
his freshman year and the health department told him it was good for 5
years.
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From: R.J.
I guess we should all do some checking on this. My son rec'd his before
going off to college. I made him have a complete physical, bloodwork and
all. He's pretty healthy, but you never know.
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From: E. A.
The thing I know about meningitis and vaccine, is that people
are more susceptible to it, living in densely populated, dormitory
type, communal type living situations (and in the service). Once they
are off campus, the risk supposedly drops. One has to weigh the risks
of the shot verses prevention, and so forth
Thu, 26 Sep 2002
From: "A. R. C.
My son never got a meningitis vaccination. Is it required? He lives off
campus. Thanks.
Fri, 27 Sep 2002
From: N. E.
Even though my older son lives off campus, I decided he
should still be vaccinated. He might be off campus, but he
comes in contact every day with people who live on campus.
I figured that as long as he was in a situation where he
could be likely to come in contact with someone who might
have meningitis, then I wanted him to be safe. It's not
much money for the peace of mind.
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From: C. D.
I also had my son vaccinated in his Freshman year. The vaccination was
63.00, had to ordered ahead and is only good for a week or so, so I coordinated
the time to when he would be home. I had it done thrrough our medical
doctor and they told me insurance does not pay for it nor is it available
at a reduced rate. They did, however, give it for no charge. I am glad
for the peace of mind. Also, they told me it is a once-in--lifetime vaccination.
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From: D. D.
The American College Health Association immunization guidelines as of
2000 may be found at the following address.
http://www.acha.org/info_resources/RIPIstatement.pdf
hope it helps a little
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From J.
My son was given the vaccination at MSU a few years ago when there were
a
few cases at MSU. He was told it would only last for 3-5 years or long
enough for him to graduate this December. My daughter is now a freshman
at
MTU and received the vaccination at our doctor's office. We have an HMO
(Health Alliance Plan) and they paid for it. She was also told it would
be
good for 3-5 years.
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From: F.
We were told it was good for three years in 1999. When that son went in
to the
health department this summer for another one (he's a senior this year),
they
said it was good that he was getting a second one. It cost $70.
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