| Varicella is the vaccine for chicken pox. You may need to prove that the student had chicken pox or the vaccine.Proof of the antibodies to varicella is done with a simple blood test. The student will pretty likely have to have a health exam done for school and they can be done then. The meningococcal vaccine is for meningitis, which is not really common, but looks like a bad cold in the early stages so kids do not realize how sick they are. It is very dangerous and can be fatal and it spreads easily in environments like dorms. Many schools require the vaccine and the rest probably reccommend it strongly. Our health plan made us pay for it, but the $100 was well worth it for my peace of mind. |