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Meningitis Information

Meningitis

HWS offers the meningitis vaccine at a reasonable price for all WSU students. Students who wish to be vaccinated can drop by the clinic most mornings or schedule an appointment. (Want more info? Download a pdf)

You may be at risk for contracting MENINGITIS if you:

  • Live in a dorm or Greek house
  • Frequent crowded bars
  • Smoke-first and second hand
  • Share oral fluids (ie. Kiss)
  • Spend extensive time on or near campus
  • Share eating utensils, drinking glasses, etc.

You can reduce your chance of contracting MENINGITIS if you:

  • Have a balanced diet
  • Get adequate sleep
  • Exercise
  • Avoid excessive stress
  • Avoid inhalation of cigarette smoke
  • Wash hands after contact with oral secretions
  • Get the vaccine

Symptoms of meningitis include:

  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Nausea & Vomiting
  • Neck & back stiffness
  • High sensitivity to light
  • Confusion
  • Fatigue
  • Purple rash
Health & Wellness Services, PO Box 642302, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-2302, 509-335-3575, hws@wsu.edu, Patient Rights