The Contraband

Issue date: 1/19/70 Section: News

A meningitis vaccination clinic will be held in the New Ranch from noon-6
p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. The cost of the vaccination is $125 and the firm
administering the vaccinations will accept cash, check, money order, VISA,
MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards.
Louisiana law now requires all incoming freshmen to be vaccinated against
meningitis in order to enroll in any Louisiana public or private college or
university. This requirement is in addition to the current immunization
requirement.
A student's registration is not complete until proof of the meningitis
vaccination, or a properly executed waiver, is provided to the college or
university, according to McNeese Dean of Students Toby Osburn.
Osburn said he strongly encourages all students living in residence halls
and members of athletic teams to get the meningitis immunization.
He said the vaccination is also available to faculty and staff. However,
faculty and staff are not considered to be at high risk for contracting
meningitis.
Meningitis, which can be spread through viruses, bacteria and fungi, is an
infection of the brain and spinal cord. The disease is not highly
contagious, but can be spread through sharing food, beverages or cigarettes
and intimate kissing.
Meningitis symptoms appear suddenly and the disease can be fatal.

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