Some vaccine still available

In accordance with state law, students younger than 30 registering for spring classes at Odessa College must show proof of receiving the meningitis vaccine at least 10 days prior to the start of classes on Jan. 17.

However, students who attended Odessa College, or any Texas college or university, in fall 2011 semester would have already had to have the vaccine and do not have to receive another. Proof of the vaccine administered in the acceptable form is required prior to registration.

According to Odessa College officials, acceptable forms of vaccine proof include: a signature from a physician indicating the month, day and year the vaccine was given, an official vaccine record from the a state or local authority, or an official record from another school official. Other colleges may have different requirements.

When going to have the immunization administered remember to bring identification, insurance if possible, shot records and record of student enrollment in the college. Due to the state law the vaccine’s availability has lowered at local pharmacies, however, it is still available at seven Odessa locations.

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VACCINE LOCATIONS:

• Where: Walgreens in Odessa, 801 Maple Ave. or 2161 E 42nd St.
• Cost: $133.99.
• Bring health insurance for pharmacy to determine co-pay if insurance covers the vaccine.
• Call for availability had several available at each location as of Friday: 432 337-6637 for 801 Maple Ave or 432-367-0738 for 2161 E 42nd St.

• Where: H-E-B in Odessa, 3801 E. 42nd St.
• Cost: Varies depending on insurance.
• Bring health insurance for pharmacy to determine co-pay if insurance covers the vaccine.
• Call for availability, only a few available as of Friday: 432-362-4555.

• Where: Wendover Family Medicine in Odessa, 4222 Wendover Ave.
• Cost: $210.
• Bring health insurance for pharmacy to determine co-pay if insurance covers the vaccine.
• Call for availability, only a few available as of Friday: 432-552-5656.

• Where: Family Health Clinic in Odessa, 840 W. Clements St.
• Cost: $5.
• Bring identification and if possible record of student enrollment.
• Call for availability, out of stock as of Friday but expecting more in a week: 432-333-3888.

• Where: Town and Country Drug in Odessa, 2745 N. Grandview Ave.
• Cost: $145.
• Bring health insurance for pharmacy to determine co-pay if insurance covers the vaccine.
• Call for availability, only a few available as of Friday: 432-366-2868.

• Where: Health Department, 221 North Texas Ave.
• The vaccine is free is students cannot afford it and otherwise $10.
• Call for availability first, out of the vaccine as of Friday expecting more in a couple weeks: 432-498-4141.