UW HSIP - Required Varicella

1 min. readlast update: 03.04.2025

If you have any questions about your status, please contact the HSIP team via email: myshots@uw.edu 

One of the following is required: 

  • POSITIVE Varicella IgG Antibody Titer (LAB REPORT or medical Employee Health Summary required). 

  • The titer is recommended for individuals with a history of chickenpox.  

  • Qualitative titers accepted without a numeric interpretive reference range; Numeric titer results must include a numeric interpretive reference range. 

OR 

  • 2 Varicella Vaccines (dated 03/1995 or later, administered after first birthday and at least 4 weeks between doses)Live vaccines (MMR/Varicella) must be administered at least 28 days apartSame day administration is acceptable. 

NOTE:  

  • If your series is in process, submit documentation of your 1st vaccination, and a new requirement tag will be created to submit your 2nd dose.  The second dose must be at least 28 days after the first. 

  • HISTORY OF DISEASE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

  • Full student name and full date of blood draw or vaccine must be included in documentation. 

  • Document must be from a verifiable source (medical record, clinic or provider signature/stamp, or certified state immunization registry recordHandwritten K-12 records signed by a parent are not acceptable. 

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