College and university compliance with a required meninogococcal vaccination law.
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| Title: | College and university compliance with a required meninogococcal vaccination law. |
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| Authors: | Castel AD (AUTHOR), Reed G (AUTHOR), Davenport MG (AUTHOR), Harrison LH (AUTHOR), Blythe D (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. Sep/Oct2007, Vol. 56 Issue 2, p119-127. 9p. |
| Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: Maryland became the first state to pass a vaccination law requiring college and university students living on campus to obtain a meningococcal vaccination or to sign a waiver refusing vaccination because college students are at increased risk for disease. The authors sought to identify how Maryland colleges addressed the law and determine whether schools were in full compliance. PARTICIPANTS: The authors surveyed 32 college/university administrators via a self-administered questionnaire. METHODS: The authors calculated vaccination and waiver rates and assessed compliance with the law overall and with specific law components. RESULTS: Among 28 participating schools, annual vaccination rates and waiver rates among students during 2000-2004 ranged from 66%-76% and 12%-17%, respectively. Two (7%) schools were compliant with all components of the law. CONCLUSIONS: Mandatory vaccination laws do not ensure compliance at the college and university level. Mandatory reporting, increased education, and collaboration between colleges and universities and public health agencies are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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