The Holland »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵHealth Clinic has launched a new campaign urging students to get vaccinated against Invasive Meningococcal B disease – a leading cause of severe meningitis infections.
The campaign encourages students to “B Proactive” and get vaccinated, aiming to build wide-spread protection and prevent a potential outbreak.
Meningitis is a highly contagious disease which can appear suddenly without warning. If not treated promptly, it can lead to severe complications and even death.
Post-secondary students are at an increased risk, as the bacteria is spread through close contact, often from simply sharing food, drinks, or vapes with an infected person.
“Many post-secondary students don’t realize they’re missing this significant protection, as it’s not part of the routine childhood vaccination schedule”, says Tammy McGregor, Nurse Practitioner at the Holland »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵHealth Clinic.
“Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself to ensure you’re not at risk. It’s a quick solution to what could otherwise be a very serious situation”, she said.
»¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵ began covering the cost of the “Men-B” vaccine in 2023 after an outbreak in Halifax led to the death of two university students.
The Holland »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵHealth Clinic will be hosting pop-up vaccine clinics at various campus locations throughout the fall, with the next one scheduled for Tuesday, Sept 16th from 12-1PM in the Prince of Wales Campus Cafeteria.
Students can also book their vaccine with the health clinic by contacting NPclinic@hollandcollege.com
For more information, contact
Npclinic@hollandcollege.com, or call 902-566-9392
