College Vaccines
There are a wide range of check lists that a student gets when they graduate high school and are preparing to head to college: Bed and Bath Linens, Cleaning Supplies, School Supplies, and Vaccines? Yes - Vaccines. Vaccinations are generally thought of all the shoots that a toddler gets by two or the boosters that a 5 year old needs to enroll in school. Though there are not requirements for vaccines to be enrolled in a university, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) publishes a list of recommendations. This list can be found at the CDC website.
A new addition to the list is Meningitis. Since the early 90’s, cases of meningitis among adolescents and young adults has increased by 60%! This disease can take one of two forms: swelling of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord OR an infection of the blood. 10-15% of American who contract meningitis will die; up to 20% of survivors will have long-term disabilities. This diseased is caused by a bacteria and is spread through air droplets and direct contact - such as coughing, kissing, and sharing items that come in contact with your mouth.
Living in a dormitory, close quarters with lots of other students increases ones risk of getting a disease. That, coupled with irregular sleep habits, poor nutrition, and other lifestyle factors increases the risk 6X more! Students can reduce their risk of contracting this disease by getting a vaccination and not sharing certain things. Another preventative measure is to use a UV-C Sanitizer Wand in your dorm room over all surfaces weekly. This wand kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria by harness light. The UV-C Pluggable Air Sanitizer will keep the air in your room healthy to breathe.
Protect the well being of your child. It is cheaper to invest in quality products that keep your student healthy than to constantly worry about them falling ill. Go through the recommended vaccines for college students and send them equipped to fight off bacteria.