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The document outlines Ottawa University's Meningitis Policy, which mandates that all students living in university residence halls receive the meningitis vaccination or sign a waiver. It emphasizes the importance of vaccination to reduce the risk of meningococcal meningitis, a severe bacterial infection, particularly among college students. The document provides information on the disease, its transmission, symptoms, treatment options, and the necessity for compliance with vaccination requirements to avoid administrative penalties.

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How do you exclude meningitis?

Parents can ask for a medical exemption if a vaccine wouldnt be safe for their child. Reasons that children can get an exemption include: They have a disease or take medicine that weakens their immune system. They have a severe allergy to a vaccine or an ingredient in it.

How do I get meningitis exemption?

Students may begin classes without a certificate of immunization against meningococcal disease if: 1) the student has a letter from a physician stating that there is a medical reason why he/she cant receive the vaccine; 2) the student (or the students parent or legal guardian, if the student is a minor) presents a

Why is meningitis common in college dorms?

Essentially, meningitis is more common in college students because of the nature of the setting. The young adults cant escape large groups of people with constant close contact and proximity. Meningitis infection requires shared respiratory and throat secretions.

How can I be exempt from meningitis vaccine?

Exemption is permitted with proof of immunity, non-medical exemption or birth before 1957. First-time enrollees at California State University and University of California must show proof of hepatitis B vaccine. All institutions with on-campus housing must provide information about meningococcal ACWY and B.

Is meningitis B covered by OHIP?

It is frequent in children under the age of 2, or over the age of 13 years old. Effects of catching Meningitis may include brain damage, deafness, hearing loss and death. It is currently not covered by OHIP. The cost is approximately $125 per shot, covered by some insurance plans (DIN# 02417030).

Can you opt out of the meningitis vaccine?

A lumbar puncture, in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), can diagnose or exclude meningitis. Some forms of meningitis are preventable by immunization with the meningococcal, mumps, pneumococcal, and Hib vaccines.

Can you go to college without meningitis vaccine?

First-time enrollees at California State University and University of California must show proof of hepatitis B vaccine. All institutions with on-campus housing must provide information about meningococcal ACWY and B. Exemptions for personal beliefs are permitted.

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