Immunization Requirements

The Commonwealth of Virginia requires certain immunizations prior to the enrollment of a student in a public school. These immunization requirements include:

DPT (Diphtheria, pertussis [whooping cough], tetanus) - A minimum of 3 with 1 after the 4th birthday. After age 7 yrs, the pertussis is not routinely administered. Additional vaccination against pertussis is available for teens, but is not required at this time.

Tdap Booster - All students who will be in sixth grade after July 1, 2006, are required to have a tetanus, pertussis, and diphtheria booster, prior to the first day of school.  If a tetanus containing vaccine has been administered in the past five years, this booster is not required. Documentation of this vaccine may appear as DPT, T, Td, Dtap, and/or Tdap.
Polio - A minimum of 3 with 1 after the 4th birthday.

MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) - must be received on or after 12 months of age.
Second measles (may be in the form of a second MMR) - required for all school children.

Hepatitis B – A series of 3 shots for children. Immunization series must be started before the child starts class. Adult dose is also acceptable for older students and consists of only 2 shots.

Varicella (chicken pox) - Required for all children born on or after January 1, 1997. If the child has had the disease, documentation from a physician is accepted in lieu of vaccination

Exemptions include written documentation from a physician stating the child should not be immunized for medical reasons and include the specific medical reason.
Religious exemptions must be signed, witnessed, and notarized.

If you have any questions or require additional information,
please contact me at the Center for Effective Learning.
I am available during regular school hours.
The direct clinic phone number is (757) 473.0731.
Mrs. Susan Bell, RN