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MS SC619

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Acknowledges meningococcal disease causes 350-550 cases annually in the United States with 10-15% mortality rate and 11-19% serious morbidity rate among survivors
  • Identifies infants, preteens, teens, and young adults as highest-risk populations, with recent outbreaks of serogroup B occurring on college campuses
  • Urges all private and public high schools, colleges, and universities to provide information to students and parents about meningococcal disease and vaccination risks
  • Requires high schools, colleges, and universities to educate current and entering students on meningococcal vaccine recommendations consistent with CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices guidelines
  • Directs transmission of resolution to Mississippi State Department of Education and Mississippi State Department of Health

Legislative Description

Recognize the dangers of meningococcal disease.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules3/5/2018

Full Bill Text

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