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Meningitis vaccine required for Texas college students, pharmacist warns of deadly risk
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Karin McCay , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 2, 2026
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Key points The state of Texas requires college students to have the meningitis vaccine. A pharmacist in Lubbock is reminding families to check vaccination records before college move-in day.
A pharmacist in Lubbock is reminding families to check vaccination records before college move-in day. The state of Texas requires college students to have the meningitis vaccine.
Bacterial meningitis can cause significant harm and has a high fatality rate. Further details about the disease and vaccine requirements are available from local health sources.
Families can consult with pharmacists or healthcare providers to confirm vaccination records and ensure compliance with state requirements. More information on the meningitis vaccine and its importance can be found through local news outlets.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
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