The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) develops recommendations on how to use vaccines to control disease in the United States. The Committee’s recommendations are forwarded to CDC’s Director and once adopted become official CDC policy. The Virginia Department of Health also reviews ACIP recommendations.
Below are the most current changes that impact rising kindergarteners, 7th graders and 12th graders. Please contact your school nurse for specific questions regarding your student.
Hepatitis A (HAV) Vaccine – Effective July 1, 2021, a minimum of 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine.
The first dose should be administered at age 12 months or older.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine - Effective July 1, 2021, a complete series of 2 doses of HPV vaccine is required for students entering the 7th grade.
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 parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine - 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.
Tdap booster (Tdap) Vaccine - Required for all children entering the 7th grade.
Full immunization schedules are available on the Health Services webpage as well as a religious exemption document for your use. Please note that religious exemptions must be notarized and original, photocopies are not accepted.
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