Common use of MENINGITIS Clause in Contracts

MENINGITIS. Each new student residing in University housing is required by Colorado Statute to notify the University of his/her meningococcal vaccination status. Said students are required to make this notification on the housing application indicating whether or not the Student has received a meningococcal vaccination. The vaccination is voluntary; the decision to vaccinate is one the student, parent(s) or guardian(s) should make in consultation with their family health care provider.  Meningococcal disease is a serious disease.  Meningococcal disease is a contagious, but a largely preventable, infection of the spinal cord fluid and the fluid that surrounds the brain.  Scientific evidence suggests that college students living in dormitory facilities are at a modestly increased risk of contracting meningococcal disease.  Immunization against meningococcal disease decreases the risk of contracting the disease.  If a student chooses not to be vaccinated for Meningitis and an outbreak occurs, the student will be required to move off campus at their own expense and continue to pay on campus housing and dining fees.

MENINGITIS. Each new student residing in University housing is required by Colorado Statute state law to notify the University of his/her meningococcal vaccination status. Said students are required to make this notification on the housing application indicating whether or not the Student has received a meningococcal vaccination. The vaccination is voluntary; the decision to vaccinate is one the studentStudent, parent(s) or guardian(s) should make in consultation with their family health care provider.  • Meningococcal disease is a serious disease.  • Meningococcal disease is a contagious, but a largely preventable, infection of the spinal cord fluid and the fluid that surrounds the brain.  • Scientific evidence suggests that college students living in dormitory facilities are at a modestly increased risk of contracting meningococcal disease.  • Immunization against meningococcal disease decreases the risk of contracting the disease.  • If a student the Student chooses not to be vaccinated for Meningitis and an outbreak occurs, the student Student will be required to move off campus at their own expense and continue to pay on campus housing and dining fees.