Health Records must be submitted on a Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form (English | Spanish)
See the Virginia Department of Health School Minimum Immunization Requirements.
All NEW Students (Pre-K to 12th)
- *Immunization Records
- **Tuberculosis (TB) test or screening 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.
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:
- be signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, or local health department official.
- 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.
SPORTS – Students planning to participate in high school sports must complete a VHSL physical form for high school athletic eligibility and APS Athletic Participation Agreement.
MEDICATIONS – If your child will need medications or special procedures during school, visit Arlington County School Health for additional forms (Medication Authorization Form, Severe Allergy Care Plan, etc.).
QUESTIONS – Please reach out to your School Health Clinic Staff 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: Immunization Clinic – Official Website of Arlington County Virginia Government (arlingtonva.us).
