meningitis

A vaccine expert says the treatment is safe and the resolution's statements are misleading.

The most effective way to prevent most types of bacterial meningitis, Harrist said, is vaccination.

The department, Deti said, didn't want Wyomingites to worry more than necessary, in general.

The infection can be life-threatening.

Dr. Joanne Steane, director of the UW Student Health Service, the university and the Wyoming Department of Health are currently seeking out those who have had close personal contact with the student so they can be offered preventative treatment with antibiotics.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bill that would require most Wyoming college students get vaccinated against meningitis has died in the Senate. Senate File 54 failed to get consideration on the Senate floor before a deadline last Friday. The bill would have required meningitis vaccinations for students within 30 days of enrolling at the University of Wyoming and the state's community colleges...

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming lawmaker is trying again to vaccinate college students against meningitis. Last year, Sen. Bill Landen's proposal failed largely because it would cost $335,000 a year. This time the Casper Republican is proposing that students pay for the shots themselves...