New push to change college immunization requirements

There’s a new push to change college immunization requirements after the 2002 death of a UW-Madison student due to meningitis B.

August 24, 2018
WBAY

SUMMARY

There’s a new push to change college immunization requirements after the 2002 death of a UW-Madison student due to meningitis B.

It’s been almost 16 years since Eddy Bailey succumbed to the disease, but his mother wrote to universities this year asking them to require meningitis B vaccinations.

Both UW-Madison and UW-Green Bay say it doesn't require the shot but urge students to talk to their doctors about the vaccine.

In about two weeks, UWGB will be buzzing with new energy and new students as they move into the dorms.

“We have 2,000 students that live on campus with us,” said Amy Henniges, director of Counseling and Health Center at UWGB.

To help students adjust to their new way of life, they go through freshman orientation. It includes a handout on important topics, including vaccines.

“We highlight it. It’s on our website,” said Henniges. “We send out an informational letter to students where we also recommend that their vaccinations be up to date and current and to work with their provider."

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