APS reminds parents that all rising sixth grade students must have documentation of having had a Tetanus-diphtheria – pertussis (Tdap) booster immunization in order to enter school in the fall.

This immunization, as well as other recommended vaccinations can be obtained through your primary care physician. Please bring or send the immunization record to the middle school clinic where your child will attend 6th grade.

Free Tdap for students entering grades 6-11 is available at the Arlington County Open Immunization Clinic:
Location: 2100 Washington Blvd., 2nd floor
Arlington, VA 22204
No appointment is necessary. Bring your child’s current vaccination record.

Tuesdays: 3-6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: .9 – 12:30 p.m.
Fridays: 7:30-11 a.m.

For more information, contact the School Health Office at 703-228-1621 or 703-228-1655.