{"id":8174,"date":"2023-07-19T11:34:35","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T16:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/?p=8174"},"modified":"2025-03-31T13:49:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:49:48","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-bacterial-meningitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/what-you-need-to-know-about-bacterial-meningitis\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about Bacterial Meningitis."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As an admitted student you may have received emails and texts asking you to submit your Bacterial Meningitis vaccination record to Tarleton State before starting your classes. Unfortunately, this is not a step in the enrollment process that you can skip, but don\u2019t fret. We are going to break down what you need to know about Bacterial Meningitis and how to submit it to us! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who needs to complete the Bacterial Meningitis vaccination hold? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Well, if you have received communication from Tarleton State asking to complete it then it is required for you. But to better explain, future and returning students who are under the age of 22 and plan to enroll in on-campus classes will be required to submit their vaccination or exemptions. This is a state requirement, not just a Tarleton requirement! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Bacterial Meningitis? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meningococcal Disease (meningitis) is easily spread through contact or respiratory droplets. It causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, with symptoms including fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, and mental changes. Meningitis is often mistaken for the flu, leading to delayed treatment. It can progress rapidly, potentially causing death within 24-48 hours. Survivors may experience long-term health problems such as brain damage, kidney failure, learning disabilities, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to get vaccinated + free resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

NOTICE:\u202f<\/strong>The law does not specify which Meningitis vaccine students must receive.\u202fThe vaccine covering types A, C, W, Y (Menveo, Menactra) is the vaccine that covers the predominant strains of bacteria causing meningitis in this region. It is the most common meningitis vaccine that is currently administered.\u202fThe Penbraya vaccine (covers all five meningitis strains – A, B, C, W, Y) and Meningitis B vaccine (Trumenba, Bexsero) are available as well.\u202fWhile Meningitis B is less common in this region, outbreaks on college campuses in other parts of the country have occurred.\u202f Students and parents should discuss with their healthcare provider which vaccines are most appropriate for their own circumstance. <\/strong>For additional information regarding the variances in Meningitis vaccines, please visit the\u202fCDC Meningitis Vaccine website<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a primary care doctor that you see regularly, they should be able to administer the vaccine or help you find where to get one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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