Experience implementing a university-based mass immunization program in response to a meningococcal B outbreak

Capitano, Blair; Dillon, Krista N.; LeDuc, Andre; Atkinson, B. W.

doi:10.1080/21645515.2018.1547606

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“…hepatitis A, B, measles, rabies and smallpox. Reactive vaccination of schools and university campuses has been implemented in the past to contain outbreaks of meningitis 34 and measles 35,36 .…”

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Reactive vaccination of workplaces and schools against COVID-19

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As vaccination against COVID-19 stalls in some countries, increased accessibility and more adaptive approaches may be useful to keep the epidemic under control. Here we study the impact of reactive vaccination targeting schools and workplaces where cases have been detected, with an agent-based model accounting for COVID-19 natural history, vaccine characteristics, individuals' demography and behaviour and social distancing. We study epidemic scenarios ranging from sustained spread to flare-up of cases, and we consider reactive vaccination alone and in combination with mass vaccination. With the same number of doses, reactive vaccination reduces cases more than non-reactive approaches, but may require concentrating a high number of doses over a short time in case of sustained spread. In case of flare-ups, quick implementation of reactive vaccination supported by enhanced test-trace-isolate practices would limit further spread. These results provide key information to promote an adaptive vaccination plan in the months to come.

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Reactive vaccination of workplaces and schools against COVID-19

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“…While undergraduates and first year students living in dormitories were mainly targeted to receive vaccination, graduate students who lived in campus housing were also urged to become vaccinated. 26 By late February and early March of 2015, University of Oregon launched a mass vaccination campaign, where all 22,000 undergraduates would be encouraged to participate in a two-step vaccination regime. In order to cover costs of vaccination, the university worked with insurance companies to ensure complete vaccination coverage for their students.…”

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Meningococcal Meningitis in College Students at United States Universities

Dzotsi¹

2020

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The purpose of this study was to review current United States (US) university meningitis prevention and awareness efforts for college students with the objective of finding improved methods for meningitis control on college campuses. Meningococcal meningitis cases occurring amongst the students at 45 US universities, reported by the National Meningitis Association between 2013-2017, were reviewed. Apart from analyzing the incidence of meningococcal serotype cases and prevention protocols at the 45 US universities, interviews were conducted with university health directors and health center staff to assess the nature of meningitis control programs on college campuses. the 45 US universities reported between the years, 2013-2017, 20 universities had cases of Meningococcal meningitis serotype B (Men B) while 25 universities had cases of serotype A (Men A), C (Men C), W (Men W), or Y (Men Y). Among 80 cases across all US universities, there were 11 deaths for a case fatality rate of 11/80 (14%). While all universities adhere to state requirements of immunization against serotypes A, C, W and Y, the vaccine for Men B was only recently FDA approved and is not widely used. Further review of some university meningitis prevention and awareness efforts reveal a trend in more passive (e.g. posters, pamphlets, health portal guidance) approaches, while the uptake of active campaign efforts (e.g. vaccination drives, presentations) are not always prioritized until outbreaks occur. KEYWORDS: Awareness; Epidemiology; Disease; Meningococcal; Prevention; Serotype; University; Vaccination

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“…MenB outbreaks in universities since 2013 have triggered mass immunisation campaigns for college students, requiring major logistical ventures, emergency planning and significant funds [16]. Capitano et al [69] described the management of an outbreak at an Oregon university in detail. Within 48 h of identification of the first MenB case, and each time a case was identified, the incident management team, comprising public information officers, university health centre representatives and the registrar's office, activated a standard protocol.…”

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confidence: 99%