SAN ANTONIO -- A new law aimed to keep college students safe is causing some confusion at local campuses.
The state law expands an existing law that requires first-time or transfer students under 30 years old, living on or off campus, to be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis. But for many college students, it's unclear when they'll need to get the vaccine.
"I haven't heard about it until now," explains first year San Antonio College student Michael Segura. "[The college] hasn't made it clear."
News 4 WOAI found the law takes effect immediately, but it only applies to enrolling students on or after January 2012. There are two ways to be exempt from the vaccination: (1) if a doctor explains the vaccine is harmful to your health, or (2) reasons of conscience, which includes religious beliefs.
