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college students under the age of 22.
These vaccinations are effective against multiple
types of bacteria that cause meningococcal disease,
but they do not protect against all types of
meningitis. Vaccination is very safe. The most
common side effects are redness and minor pain at
the injection site for up to two (2) days. (CDC,
Bacterial Meningitis, 2017, https://www.cdc.gov/
meningitis/bacterial.html; and CDC, Meningococcal
Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know, 2017,
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/publ
ic/index.html#how-well-they-work)
The cost of the vaccine varies, so students should
check
with
their
healthcare
providers.
Vaccinations are available through local healthcare
providers, many pharmacies, and county health
care services.
How can students find out more information?
Students should contact their healthcare provider
or Collin County Health Care Services at
972.548.5500 (McKinney) or 972.424.1460 ext.
5500 (metro). Helpful information is available at
https://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/bacterial.html
and www.collincountytx.gov/healthcare_services/
Pages/default.aspx.
Immunizations
Due to recent measles outbreaks, the Texas State
Board of Health is requesting students born after
January
1,
1957,
confirm
appropriate
immunizations or immunity to the following
diseases: tetanus/diphtheria, mumps, measles, and
rubella.
Holiday Checklist
If a student resident is planning to leave town for a
holiday or extended period of time, the following
tips and reminders will help ensure a safe and
problem-free return:
1.
In winter, set the thermostat to “auto” and
at 55 degrees, and leave cabinet doors
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under the kitchen and bathroom sinks
open in case of freeze warnings.
Do not leave notes on the apartment front
door, social media, etc. or a message on
voicemail indicating you are out of town.
Make sure all windows and doors are
closed and locked.
Clean out the refrigerator and take out all
trash.
Take all valuables (e.g., camera, cellphone,
computer, laptop, jewelry, etc.) with you.
Leave an emergency contact number(s)
with the director of student housing
operations or designee.
Unplug all electrical items and devices.
Identification
For the safety and welfare of all student residents,
and to protect the property of Collin College
Student Housing, the director of student housing
operations or designee may request proof of
identity of any person on the premises. Individuals
who are unable to provide identification may be
asked to leave, and the Collin College Police
Department may be contacted to assist with the
situation. A student resident’s failure to identify
him- or herself to a Collin College staff member
upon request may result in disciplinary action
through the Dean of Students Office, in accordance
with the current Student Code of Conduct.
I Got Your Back
Awareness Project
(IGYB)
Bystander
Collin College’s I Got Your Back (IGYB) Bystander
Awareness Project is an educational campaign to
inform the entire Collin College community about
and improve bystander intervention. IGYB’s
purpose is to raise awareness, educate individuals
on their role as bystanders, and make Collin College
a safer community for students, faculty, and staff.
Through its various initiatives, IGYB aims to teach
everyone to be an active, effective bystander.
For more information and a list of IGYB events, go
to www.collin.edu/studentresources/deanofstude
nts/BystanderIntervention.html.
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