Boston College Student Hospitalized with Meningitis
A student at Emmanuel College in Boston has been hospitalized with meningitis, prompting the college to take preventative measures to prevent additional cases. Meningitis, a contagious infection that can be deadly, is most common in teenagers or young adults living in community settings like dorms. The college is following Massachusetts Department of Public Health protocols and has sent out a notice to the community, urging frequent handwashing and caution against sharing food and drinks. State law requires high school and college-aged students to receive a meningitis vaccine.