The following vaccinations are required for enrollment in the 7th grade. Documentary proof will be required. No student will be scheduled for the 2025- 2026 school year until their immunizations record has been received and reviewed by the nurse and/or counseling office.
Required and Suggested Vaccinations
Vaccine | Requirement Information |
|---|---|
Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, or Tdap) | A minimum of 4 properly spaced doses. A child must have at least one dose of DTaP or DTP vaccine on or after the fourth birthday. DT (Diphtheria, Tetanus) vaccine is required for children who are medically exempt from the pertussis-containing vaccine (DTaP or DTP). Adult Td is required for children 7 years of age and older who do not meet the minimum requirements for tetanus and diphtheria. Effective July 1, 2019, a booster dose of the Tdap vaccine is required for all children entering the 7th grade. |
Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) | Effective July 1, 2021, a minimum of 2 doses of MenACWY vaccine. The first dose should be administered prior to entering 7th grade. The final dose should be administered prior to entering 12th grade. See supplemental guidance document for additional information. |
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) | Effective July 1, 2021, a complete series of 2 doses of HPV vaccine is required. The first dose shall be administered before the child enters the 7th grade. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parent's or guardian's sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine. |
For more information on these vaccinations, requirements, opt-out options, and documentation (including in other languages), you can visit the Virginia Department of Health's School Vaccination Requirements webpage. You can also contact the Division of Immunization at 1-800-568-1929 or 804-864-8055.
Please provide documentation for these immunizations by August 18, 2025.