New York State Public Health Law (NYS PHL) §2167 requires institutions, including colleges and universities, to distribute information about meningococcal disease and vaccine to all students meeting the enrollment criteria, whether they live on or off campus.
You may download the documents below for more information about the bacteria that causes meningitis, the symptoms of the disease, and how to prevent it.
Meningococcal Disease Fact Sheet
New York State Public Health Law requires that all college and university students enrolled for at least six (6) semester hours or the equivalent per semester, or at least four (4) semester hours per quarter, complete and return the Meningococcal Vaccine Response Form.
