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January 17, 2003

U.S. IMMUNIZATION NEWS

"3,500 to Get Meningitis Vaccinations"

Houston Chronicle (www.chron.com) (01/15/03) P. A21; Hopper, Leigh

Since October, three cases of meningococcal disease have occurred in Cleveland, Texas, with one resulting in death.  This is why Texas health officials are launching a meningococcal vaccination campaign targeting 3,500 children between two and 19 year of age.  Texas Department of Health spokesperson Doug McBride said the area has a history of the disease, noting that there was an outbreak in Conroe, New Caney, and Humble two years ago.  For the current vaccination campaign, a $20 donation for each dose will be suggested; however, the Department of Health said that no one will be refused the shots because they cannot pay for them.

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