Princeton to host ‘open forums’ about meningitis and the vaccination
Princeton University announced today that they will be holding open forums Thursday and Friday (Dec. 5 and 6) for faculty, staff and students who want to learn more about the meningococcal vaccine and bacterial menigitis in general.
This comes just days before (Dec. 9) the school will begin offering the unlicensed vaccine that protects against the outbreak strain, meningitis seerogroup B, to undergraduate students, and also graduate students living in undergraduate dormitories.
In addition to University reps, experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be available at the forum. The schedule for the events are as follows:
Wednesday, Dec. 5
- Faculty, staff and student open forum: 2:30 p.m. in McCosh 10
Friday, Dec. 6
- Faculty, staff and student open forum: 2:30 p.m. in McCosh 10
Princeton reminds the university community that all eligible individuals must sign an informed consent form at the vaccine clinic. Experts from the CDC will go over the form and answer any questions at the clinic.
Students under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign a parental consent form and bring it to the clinic in order to be vaccinated. Scanned and printed versions will be accepted.
Princeton University will cover the cost of the vaccine.
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Blair Hall at Princeton University Public domain photo/Wikimedia commons
Our hearts and support go out to those affected by the terrible effects of meningitis. The Meningitis Foundation of America offers extensive information regarding diagnosis, immunization, recovery and the after effects of meningitis. MFA survives primarily by donations. For the past 16 years, we have assisted people through support groups, resources and advocacy in efforts to help those affected with meningitis overcome and those around them understand the journey ahead. We promote prevention and safety measure in at risk communities and help explain the short term, long term effects and recovery treatments of meningitis to the media and public at large. Meningitis is a dangerous & often times fatal infection that can lead to serious life-long physical problems and even death. We are here to provide emotional support to those who need it; please feel free to reach out to us at http://www.musa.org and [email protected]
Daisi Pollard Sepúlveda-Low
National President
Meningitis Foundation of America, Inc.
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