Because the vaccine is in short supply, I recommend that people call the health units Monday to see if the supply has been replenished. We are offering it for students up to age 18 right now, but there may be additional vaccine for students aged 18 through 20.

Dr. Tina Stefanski

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Those with questions should talk to their health care provider. If they go to a college, check with their student health center and see if a vaccine is available.

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Everyone who has been identified as a close contact has been treated. Those people who are at risk are household contacts, like roommates or people who come in close contact with the person through kissing or sharing of food or drink.

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We're evaluating a case of meningococcemia, a bacteria that can cause meningitis or a blood infection. When someone gets infected with that bacteria, half of the cases develop meningitis, a third develop infections of the blood.

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We have taken direction from our state office and the Center for Disease Control to vaccinate target groups.

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We've identified these students as a target group. This is to help prevent future infections.

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