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Immunization Requirements for Entry into School

Health Records must be submitted on a Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form ( | )

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All NEW Students (Pre-K to 12th)

  • *Immunization Records
  • **Tuberculosis (TB) test or??done within 12 months prior to starting school.

Only New Elementary Students (Pre-K to 5th)

  • Physical Examination done within 12 months prior to starting school.
  • Proof of two properly spaced doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine (HAV) are required for currently enrolled students entering kindergarten. The first dose should be administered at age 12 months or older.

Rising 7th Graders

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) booster
  • First dose of Meningococcal (MenACWY)
  • ***First dose of HPV vaccine

Rising 12th Graders

  • Meningococcal (MenACWY) booster (given after age 16)

*The immunization record should list the month, day and year of immunization for the minimum requirements for entry to school.

**Original Tuberculosis test or screening documentation must be submitted and:

  1. be signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, or local health department official.
  2. include verification of a negative risk assessment or the results of a tuberculin skin test (TST) done within the prior 12 months.

***Parents may ¡°opt out¡± of the HPV requirement by simply not getting the vaccine. No letter or certification of ¡°opt out¡± status is required.


Where Can I Take My Student to Receive Vaccines or Get a Physical?

  • Talk to your school¡¯s to determine which of the following options for completing the school entry health requirements are best for your student:
  • Your student¡¯s primary healthcare provider
    • Required vaccines and school physicals are typically covered by insurance plans. Make an appointment now to avoid the back-to-school rush!
  • Arlington County Immunization Clinic at 2100 Washington Blv
    • Required vaccines are provided at no cost; other recommended vaccines may include a fee (see website)
    • An appointment is required and wait times may vary.
    • Days and hours of operation can be found here:
  • Your student¡¯s middle or high school health clinic
    • For the? 7th and 12th grade vaccine requirements of Tdap, Meningococcal, and HPV, your will be providing school-based vaccination opportunities in Spring of 2023.
    • There is no cost to receive these vaccines at the school clinic, but eligibility and insurance status will be assessed as part of the mandatory consent process.
    • ?If vaccine is not able to be administered at the school for any reason, it remains the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure that student complies with all school entry vaccine requirements.
  • Please reach out to your?if you have additional questions.

Other Health Information

SPORTS?¨C Students planning to participate in high school sports must complete a??and .

MEDICATIONS?¨C If your child will need medications or special procedures during school, visit??for additional forms (Medication Authorization Form, Severe Allergy Care Plan, etc.).

QUESTIONS?¨C Please reach out to your??for any questions about requirements for individual students or for support in making an appointment for a student to receive required vaccines through Arlington County¡¯s Immunization Clinic:?.