Bacterial Meningitis

Anyone who has ever had a child in college, or has gone to college themselves knows about the danger surrounding bacterial meningitis. Recently I read something about how dangerous this is, and how many states are now requiring that students get the vaccination to fight against it, or sign a waiver. When I was in school we were hearing of a number of people who were becoming infected with meningitis, and it seemed to be the smartest thing to get the vaccination. Most people got it as a way to protect themselves from this disease that slowly shuts down your organs. I'm not sure how many more states will opt to have this be a mandatory vaccination, but I think it's probably a good idea, especially for those who are in a dorm like setting.