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Student Meningitis Shots at Pechan (revised 10/04/07)

The Menactra Meningococcal vaccine is available to students at Pechan Health Center on a daily basis throughout the year as a walk-in visit.

There is a $90 charge that will be billed to your student account.  No money is needed at the time of the injection.  If you have not had the vaccine in the past three years, you could request it be given again.  If you are ill or have a fever, you should not request the vaccine.  For more information about the vaccine click here.

Meningitis is an inflammation of the space around a person's spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. It is contagious, and can be caused by either a virus or bacteria, however meningococcal meningitis can only be spread through household or close personal contacts.  Casual contacts such as those within a shared restroom or classroom are not considered to be household contacts.

Symptoms of meningococcal meningitis often resemble the flu and can include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, rash, nausea, vomiting, lethargy and confusion.  For more information about meningitis, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health website at:  http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/

The College and University Student Vaccination Act of Pennsylvania requires that all students, prior to moving into University-owned and operated residence halls or apartments, must receive the vaccination for meningococcal meningitis or sign a document stating that the student has chosen to be exempted from receiving the vaccination for religious or other reasons.  The vaccination recommended is the A, C, Y, W-135 vaccine, Menomune or Menactra, manufactured and distributed by Aventis Pasteur, Inc.

Questions can be directed to Pechan Health Center:

610 Pratt Drive
Indiana, PA  15705
(724) 357-6475
email: health-inquiry@iup.edu