Dive Brief:

• Meningitis has hit Princeton University and federal officials hope a vaccine not approved in the United States will help fight the outbreak.
• Seven people on campus have contracted the disease in 2013, the New Jersey Department of Health says.
• The CDC says no vaccine against the bacteria that have caused the cases at Princeton is available in the U.S. and the school and the CDC are examining whether to offer an optional imported vaccine to students.

Dive Insight:

Apart from the possible vaccine, the school is recommending a commonsense approach to avoiding the disease, such as washing hands and not sharing glasses and utensils. The bacteria spread easily in close quarters such as dorm rooms, which makes college campuses a prime environment for the disease.