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Frequently Asked QuestionsIs the Meningitis B vaccine covered through the Cal Poly Health Services fee?The Cal Poly Health Services fee does not cover the Meningitis B vaccination. Students must bring an ID (Cal Poly or driver's license), health insurance card, and a form of payment (credit card, check, or cash). Students without health insurance should first contact Campus Health and Wellbeing at 805-756-1211 for assistance. For hours and location, visit?hcs.calpoly.edu.How much will Rite Aid and Walmart charge for one vaccination?Please contact your health insurance company and ask them the following questions:Is meningitis B vaccine a covered benefit on your policyWhat is the co-pay? Which vaccine do they cover (Trumenba or Bexsero)? Both are equally effective but Trumenba requires a 3-shot series, while Bexsero is a 2-shot series. You must stay with the same drug to complete the entire series. Are you allowed to be vaccinated at Rite Aid or Walmart. If they say no, follow their directive.I don’t have health insurance.You may receive the vaccination at the Health Center for a reduced fee (Bexsero at $156 per shot for two shot series or Trumenba at $109 per shot for three shot series). These are Cal Poly prices for stock on the shelf,?and subject to change with the next shipment.?I already received a meningitis vaccination. Do I still need this one?The meningitis vaccine you have already received likely covers the A, C, W and Y groups. The Meningitis B vaccine, although optional, specifically helps prevent group B disease and is administered in a series of shots. For additional information, visit? don’t have time to come to one of these clinics on campus.Your options are:You may receive the vaccination at the Health Center for a reduced fee (Bexsero at $156 per shot for two shot series or Trumenba at $109 per shot for three shot series). These are Cal Poly prices for stock on the shelf,?and subject to change with the next shipment.?You may receive the vaccination at any pharmacy that is covered under your health insurance plan. Please contact them for details. ................
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