SB453 - Requires students enrolled in institutions of higher education to receive meningitis vaccine

SB 0453

Requires students enrolled in institutions of higher education to receive meningitis vaccine

Sponsor:	Shields
LR Number:	1593S.01I	Fiscal Note:	1593-01
Committee:	Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health
Last Action:	03/05/03 - Hearing Conducted S Aging, Families & Mental & Public		Journal page:
	Health Committee
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Effective Date:	August 28, 2003

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Current Bill Summary

SB 453 - This act requires students enrolled in an institution of higher education that reside on-campus in student housing to receive the meningitis vaccine. The Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Higher Education, will promulgate rules and regulations governing the meningitis vaccination. The manner and frequency of the meningitis vaccination must conform to recognized standards of medical practice.

Students may be exempt from the meningitis vaccination requirement if after reviewing information detailing the risks of meningococcal disease, the student or the student's parent decides not to have the vaccination.
LORIE TOWE