Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2024, as Meningitis B Awareness Month in the State of New York

This Senate resolution asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate June 2024 as Meningitis B Awareness Month in New York. The measure aims to highlight the importance of the MenB vaccine, which protects against a specific strain of bacterial meningitis that can cause severe illness or death, particularly among college students and young adults. By proclaiming this month, the legislature intends to encourage individuals to consult healthcare providers about their vaccination status and learn how to prevent the spread of the disease. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the Governor and Patti Wukovits, who leads the Kimberly Coffey Foundation dedicated to raising awareness about meningococcal disease.