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College students living in dorms and military members in barracks are at higher risk,” Messina explains. “Sharing cigarettes or drinks, kissing or other intimate contact also increase risk.” The symptoms of meningitis B can mimic the flu with non-specific complaints such as nausea, muscle pain and fever.

Effective Jan. 1, 2014, state law (Texas Education Code §51.9192) requires students who will be under age 22 on their first day of class at a public, private or independent institution of higher education in Texas to provide proof of immunization for bacterial meningitis.

One dose of MCV4 received in the previous five years is required in Texas for those under the age of 22 years and enrolling in college.

Requirement for Bacterial Meningitis Vaccinations Texas Education Code section 51.9192 states that all students attending an institution of higher education are required to provide proof of a current bacterial meningitis vaccination.

The only immunization required for general admissions to the University of Houston is Bacterial Meningitis.

All 11 to 12 year olds should get a MenACWY vaccine, with a booster dose at 16 years old. Teens and young adults (16 through 23 years old) also may get a MenB vaccine. CDC also recommends meningococcal vaccination for other children and adults who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease.

Texas state law (SB 62) mandates that all entering students under the age of 22 show proof of an initial meningococcal vaccination or a booster dose during the five-year period prior to enrolling.

The MenACWY vaccine is recommended for college freshman living in a dormitory. The vaccine has been recommended for 11-12 year olds since 2005, so it is possible that incoming freshmen have already received a dose. If you received a dose before age 16, you should get a booster before you go to college.