To: All Undergrad Students <everybody@illinois.edu> 
    From: "Robert D. Palinkas, MD Dir.McKinley Health Center" <palinkas@uiuc.edu>
Reply-To: mhc@uiuc.edu

 Subject: MASSMAIL - Implementation of Legislation re: Meningitis

Implementation of State of Illinois Legislation Related to Meningitis

To all new freshmen and transfer students:

You may have heard about meningitis at Summer Orientation or on our web 
site at  www.mckinley.uiuc.edu

Meningococcal meningitis is an infection of the brain and its covering 
layers.  It may cause death or permanent disability.  College freshmen, 
especially those who live in residence halls, are at modestly increased 
risk for this infection.  There is an immunization available that affords 
substantial protection against this disease. 

We hope that you will never have to worry about meningitis.  However, if 
this is a concern for you and you have not already received this 
vaccination, it is available at McKinley at no additional charge.

Please consult our web pages at   www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/meningitis.html if 
you have any questions about the meningococcal vaccine.

Sincerely,
Dr. Robert D. Palinkas, MD
Director of McKinley Health Center
This mailing approved by:
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

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