Prevention and management
‘Guidance on the prevention and management of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia in higher education institutions’
This guidance covers the challenges faced by staff and students in universities across the UK. It provides a wealth of information and advice to help universities:
- Understand meningitis and meningococcal disease and why first year students are more at risk
- Raise awareness amongst students and staff
- Promote vaccine uptake amongst first year university entrants
- Have a policy in place to prepare and deal with a case(s) if it occurs including best practice for communications
