Every Incoming College Freshman Should and Must Be Educated On and Vaccinated For Bacterial Meningitis Imagine a college student rising out of bed one Saturday morning suffering from what seems to be a headache. Unconcerned, this student begins the day as any other, hoping a few aspirin will soon alleviate the unbearable pain. By the next day, it becomes obvious that the intense throbbing is stubbornly refusing to subside. Finally taking a friend's advice this …showed first 75 words of 1333 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1333 total…housing get vaccinated or sign a waiver stating they have some objection. Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia and Florida have passed similar legislation. Some other states require that incoming students be informed of the risk". Because this germ can cause a blood poisoning reaction that causes organs to shut down and gangrene to set in within hours, it is crucial for everyone to be protected from this terrifying disease by mandating every incoming freshman to be vaccinated.