Meningitis Prevention Policy Hub

 

Key messages to help advance local, state, and federal policies that protect communities from meningococcal meningitis.

Explore Key Policy Messages & Take Action in Your Community

Meningococcal meningitis is fast-moving, deadly, and preventable—but only if the right policies are in place at every level. In addition to national efforts like the ACIP public comment period, we invite you to take inspired action in your own community.

Below are key messages and ideas to help you advocate effectively with state leaders, campus administrators, and public health decision-makers. Whether you're a parent, student, healthcare provider, or concerned community member, your voice matters.

Use these tools to:

  • Share aligned messages with policymakers

  • Raise awareness about gaps in protection

  • Encourage stronger vaccine requirements where they're needed most

Choose the topic that best fits your audience and goals—and take action today.

Key Messages By Policy Level

ACIP & CDC

I strongly urge the ACIP to reprioritize their assessment of meningococcal vaccine recommendations to ensure that more adolescents and young adults are protected from this deadly disease.

College-Level

State health policies should ensure strong and clear meningococcal vaccination requirements to protect adolescents and young adults.

State-Level

Students on college campuses are at increased risk for meningococcal meningitis, especially Meningitis B, and policies must evolve to ensure comprehensive, consistent protection across all institutions.

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