Section 333.9205a - Risks associated with meningococcal disease; materials; notice; availability; “institution of higher education” defined.

PUBLIC HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 368 of 1978

333.9205a Risks associated with meningococcal disease; materials; notice; availability; “institution of higher education” defined.

Sec. 9205a.

(1) The department shall identify materials that contain information regarding the risks associated with meningococcal disease and the availability, effectiveness, and potential risks of immunization for meningococcal disease, and other diseases about which the department may recommend immunization or immunization information.

(2) The department shall notify each institution of higher education and high school in this state of the availability of the materials described in subsection (1) and post the materials on its website.

(3) The department shall encourage each institution of higher education in this state to provide or make available to students enrolled in the institution of higher education, and each high school in this state to provide or make available to parents of students attending the high school, information regarding the risks associated with meningococcal disease and the availability, effectiveness, and potential risks of immunization for meningococcal disease and other diseases about which the department may recommend immunization or immunization information.

(4) As used in this section, “institution of higher education” means a degree or certificate granting public or private college or university, junior college, or community college.


History: Add. 2001, Act 163, Imd. Eff. Nov. 7, 2001
Popular Name: Act 368