In accordance with Section 55 of Public Act 08-184, effective July 1, 2008, the Connecticut Department of Public Health, in collaboration with the Connecticut State Department of Education is providing the information on this site about meningococcal meningitis and the benefits of vaccination for students enrolled in secondary schools.  Any questions about meningococcal disease prevention and control, or vaccine recommendations can be directed to the State Immunization Program at 860-509-7929  

• Sample Meningococcal Letter Superintendent of Schools

• Sample Meningococcal Letter Administrators  

• Meningococcal: Questions and Answers information about the disease and vaccines Immunization Action Coalition

• Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccines Centers For Disease Control and Prevention

• Meningococcal ACIP Vaccine Recommendations Centers For Disease Control and Prevention  

• Sample letter for parents-English

• Sample letter for parents- Spanish

For more information or to contact the Immunization Program, please call:
860-509-7929, during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

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