CITY OF LAREDO HEALTH DEPARTMENT MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE AVAILABILITY
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Jul 17, 2012, Comments Off
Courtesy Xochitl Garcia,
Laredo, TX—The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) wishes to inform the public that Meningococcal Vaccine is not available for college entry at the Health Department.
Please note that the CLHD receives all public vaccine from The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The DSHS has advised the health department, that due to their lack of funding, there is no further safety-net vaccine available for adults.
Therefore, college students entering the university for the first time must be vaccinated but will need to seek vaccine from their private provider, university health center, pharmacies, etc. Students should ask their doctors as this is covered by health insurance. If students are having a difficulty getting the vaccine they should discuss this with their respective University. For further information persons can link to http://CollegeVaccineRequirements.com
This does not affect meningitis vaccine for the students and children 18 years and under covered by the Texas Vaccine for Children’s Program (TVFC).
