Oologah's Jeremiah Mitchell Helps Change National Meningitis Vaccination Guidelines

Jeremiah Mitchell, who had his arms and legs amputated after surviving meningitis earlier this year, testified with his family this week before the CDC in Atlanta. 

Friday, October 29th 2010, 4:14 pm

By: News On 6

Oologah's Jeremiah Mitchell Helps Change National Meningitis Vaccination Guidelines

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UNDATED -- A young meningitis survivor is prompting change in policy at the Centers for Disease Control.

Jeremiah Mitchell and his family testified this week before the CDC in Atlanta. He survived bacterial meningitis in the spring but it forced his arms and legs to be amputated.

The CDC is now recommending children be vaccinated for meningitis at ages 11 and 12, then given a booster shot at 16. For kids who first get the vaccine at 13 years old, the CDC is recommending a booster shot 5 years after.