Meningitis Information
Students need to submit verification of the meningitis vaccination just once during their enrollment at the University of Connecticut.
Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
Connecticut State law requires that any college or university student under 29 years of age residing in university owned housing be vaccinated against meningitis as a condition for living in the university’s residence halls and apartments. Meningitis immunization verification must be listed on your Health History Form. Students who have not submitted verification or an exemption form will not be permitted to check into on-campus housing.
Summer school students who are part time or non-matriculated do not need to comply with the meningitis vaccination requirements. The intent of the law was to require incoming students who are full time and or matriculated to be vaccinated (similar to the Rubella/Rubeola regulations).
There is no need to reassess meningitis vaccination compliance for continuing students. Once an incoming student has been deemed to be compliant, they remain compliant.
Meningitis Vaccinations Clinics
Student Health Services offers clinics before the Fall and Spring semesters. Please check back for more information or go to Health Services website for updates.
Student Health Services (SHS) is offering a Meningitis Vaccination Clinics on the following dates:
- Monday, January 21, 2008 from 10:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Student Health Services.
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View the Student Health Services website for more information and to reserve your vaccination.
- FEE: Cost is $130.00 (fee can be placed on the Student Fee Bill or paid at the time of service).
- WHAT TO BRING: Your UConn Student ID Card; Signed consent if under 18 years of age (see reservation form on SHS website); Insurance Card
- If you are covered by Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, or HealthNet, SHS will bill claims directly to your insurance. These are the only carriers that SHS will bill directly. Your insurance card must be presented at the clinic. For other insurance plans, please check with your insurance company regarding reimbursement and covered services.
Meningitis Immunizations Update
- Students wishing to reside in University owned housing must submit one of the following:
- Verification by a physician of a meningitis vaccination. (Part of the Health History Form.)
- Notification of a religious exemption. (Download Exemption Form)
- Notification that the student is 29 years of age or older. (Download Exemption Form)
- The deadline for new students to submit the Meningitis Immunization Form for is prior to moving into the residence halls. Check-in will not be permitted if you do not have proof of Meningitis Immunization.
- Aventis Pasteur has created a Meningococcal Vaccination Provider (MVP) Network to assist you in finding a physician in your area who provides the vaccination. Go to: http://meningococcaldisease.com/
- Contact Student Health Services if you need a Health History Form. New students will receive a copy of this form in their packet from Admissions.
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