A 14-year-old adolescent never had chickenpox as a child. What should the nurse expect the health care provider to recommend?

A) One dose of the varicella vaccination
B) Two doses of the varicella vaccination 4 weeks apart
C) One dose of the varicella immune globulin
D) No vaccinations-the child is past the age to receive it

All adolescents should also be assessed for previous history of varicella infection or vaccination. Vaccination with the varicella vaccine is recommended for those with no previous history; for those with no previous infection or history, the varicella vaccine may be given in two doses 4 or more weeks apart to adolescents 13 years or older. The varicella immune globulin is given to immunosuppressed children exposed to chickenpox to boost immunity; it is only temporary. The varicella vaccination should be given to adolescents, no matter the age, who have not had chickenpox as a child.