85R8799 RMA-D     By: Turner H.C.R. No. 64       CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, Vaccinations play an important role in preventing   the contraction and spread of meningococcal disease; more than   1,000 such cases occur in the United States each year, and of those   persons infected, 10 to 15 percent will die, while another 10 to 20   percent will suffer serious complications, including brain or   kidney damage, loss of limbs, and nervous system problems; and          WHEREAS, There are many different strains, or serogroups, of   meningococcal disease, of which B, C, and Y are the most commonly   seen in the United States, and vaccines can help to provide   protection against all three; additionally, the Centers for Disease   Control and Prevention recommends vaccination against selected   serogroups; and          WHEREAS, Meningococcal disease, which is spread from person   to person during close or lengthy contact, most commonly affects   individuals from ages 16 to 23; because of low vaccination rates   among young people, several outbreaks of meningitis B have occurred   on college campuses around the country in recent years; the CDC   Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that young   adults from ages 16 to 23 consult with a health care professional   about being immunized against serogroup B; and          WHEREAS, Although meningococcal disease is extremely   dangerous, if not fatal, it can be prevented through proper   vaccinations, and a greater awareness of this issue would be   beneficial to the health and well-being of many Texans; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby recognize the importance of vaccinations in preventing   meningococcal disease and encourage all Texans to learn more about   this vital issue.