Is a meningitis vaccine necessary?
More info The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the American College Health Association recommend that college students consider the meningitis vaccine, which offers some protection against bacterial meningitis. College students, particularly students who live in residence halls, are at increased risk for meningitis. In New York State students are not required to have the vaccine, but they are required to certify that they have received education about meningitis and the availability of the vaccine.
