Predictors of Meningococcal Vaccination Among University Students

Invasive disease secondary to Neisseria meningitidis is a rare but devastating illness among university students. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends educating college freshmen about meningococcal disease and vaccinating all college freshmen who live in residence halls. We co...

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Published in:Journal of American college health 2006-11, Vol.55 (3), p.169-173
Main Authors: D'Heilly, Sarah, Ehlinger, Edward, Nichol, Kristin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Advisory Committees
Age Differences
College Freshmen
College Students
Diseases
Dormitories
Female
Health Behavior
Health Promotion
Humans
Immunization
Immunization Programs
Male
Meningitis
meningococcal disease
Meningococcal diseases
Meningococcal Infections - prevention & control
Minnesota
Neisseria meningitidis - immunology
Predictor Variables
Prevention
Regression (Statistics)
Social Characteristics
Statistical Analysis
Student Behavior
Students
Studies
Surveys
Undergraduate Students
Universities
vaccination
Vaccines
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Summary:Invasive disease secondary to Neisseria meningitidis is a rare but devastating illness among university students. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends educating college freshmen about meningococcal disease and vaccinating all college freshmen who live in residence halls. We conducted this survey to gain a better understanding of current immunization rates and factors associated with vaccination.
ISSN:0744-8481
1940-3208
DOI:10.3200/JACH.55.3.169-173