Immunization Requirements

Student immunizations due by August 15, 2025, to begin new school year

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The deadline to meet the immunization requirements for the upcoming school year is August 15, 2025. If proof of required immunizations is not provided by the deadline, the student will not be permitted to start school on Monday, August 18, 2025, until documentation is provided.

Parents/guardians can view information about student immunization compliance in ParentVUE. For specific questions about immunization non-compliance or for assistance in setting up a ParentVUE account, please contact your school. A list of immunization requirements can be found below.

Once completed, provide documentation to your student’s school indicating that your student has received the immunization(s). All documentation must include the student’s full name and ID number. It is recommended that immunization information must be delivered in person to the school's office.

If your student cannot receive an immunization for some reason, the health provider must give you a medical exemption statement to provide to your student’s school.

School Immunization Requirements

This webpage provides immunization and physical examination requirements for students entering PWCS in grades kindergarten through 12. Please visit the Preschool Application Information webpage for requirements for preschool students.

Nurse administering vaccination shot to a child

Virginia law requires all students entering grades kindergarten through 12 to be adequately immunized (§ 22.1-271.2).

No student shall be admitted by a school unless at the time of admission the student or his/her parent submits proof of immunization on the Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form (or an immunization record signed by a health care provider), the student is exempted from immunization for medical or religious reasons, the student is a homeless child or youth, the student is in foster care, or the student is a child of an active duty parent/guardian. See Regulation 723-6, "Immunization Requirements," for additional information.

Virginia law also requires students entering grades kindergarten through five to receive a comprehensive physical examination (§ 22.1-270). The physical examination must be within 12 months before the student starts school.

Required Immunizations for All Students

Vaccine	Minimum Requirement
Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, or Tdap)	A minimum of four 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 seven years of age and older who do not meet the minimum requirements for tetanus and diphtheria. A booster dose of the Tdap vaccine is required for all children entering grade 7.
Hepatitis A (HAV) Vaccine	A minimum of two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine. The first dose should be administered at age 12 months or older.
Hepatitis B Vaccine	A complete series of three properly spaced doses of hepatitis B vaccine are required for all children. However, the FDA has approved a two-dose schedule only for adolescents 11-15 years of age and only when the Merck Brand (RECOMBIVAX HB) Adult Formulation Hepatitis B Vaccine is used. If the two-dose schedule is used for adolescents 11-15 years of age, it must be clearly documented on the school form.
Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) Vaccine	A minimum of two measles, two mumps, and one rubella. (Most children receive two doses of each because the vaccine usually administered is the combination vaccine MMR). The first dose must be administered at age 12 months or older. The second dose of vaccine must be administered before entering kindergarten but can be administered at any time after the minimum interval between dose one and dose two.
Polio (IPV) Vaccine	A minimum of four doses of polio vaccine. One dose must be administered on or after the fourth birthday. See the supplemental guidance document for additional information.
Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine	All children shall be required to have one dose of chickenpox vaccine administered at age 12 months or older. A second dose must be administered before entering kindergarten but can be administered at any time after the minimum interval between dose one and dose two.

Required Immunizations for Students Less Than 5 Years Old

These immunizations are only required if a student starts school before they are 5 years old.

Vaccine	Minimum Requirement
Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) Vaccine	A primary series consists of either two or three doses (depending on the manufacturer). However, the child's current age and not the number of prior doses received govern the number of doses required. Unvaccinated children between the ages of 15 and 60 months are only required to have one dose of vaccine.
Pneumococcal (PCV) Vaccine	One to four doses, dependent on age at first dose, of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, are required.

Additional Required Immunizations for Students in 7th Grade or Higher

Vaccine	Minimum Requirement
Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, or Tdap)	A booster dose of the Tdap vaccine is required for all children entering grade 7. (Additional information regarding this vaccine can be found at the beginning of this chart.)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine	A complete series of two doses of HPV vaccine is required for students entering grade 7. The first dose shall be administered before the child enters grade 7. 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.
Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine	A minimum of two doses of MenACWY vaccine. The first dose should be administered before entering grade 7. The final dose should be administered before entering grade 12.

Additional Required Immunizations for Students in 12th Grade

Vaccine	Minimum Requirement
Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine	The initial dose should be administered before entering grade 7. The final dose should be administered before entering grade 12.

Virginia Department of Health Resources

Immunization Information

School Physical Form

Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Online Fillable Form (PDF)
- Mancomunidad de Virginia Formulario de Salud Para El Ingreso Escolar (PDF)

Nurse high-fiving a boy after he received a vaccination

Where can my child receive a vaccination?: Your child can receive any missing immunization(s) by scheduling an appointment with your health care provider, urgent care, local pharmacy, or one of the health care clinics found below.

Prince William Health DistrictManassas Clinic
9301 Lee Ave.
 Manassas, VA 20110 
 703-792-6300
Woodbridge Clinic
4001 Prince William Parkway, Suite 101
Woodbridge, VA 22192
 703-792-7300
Mason and Partners (MAP)Manassas Park MAP Clinic
9 Tremont St.
Manassas Park, VA, 20111
 703-993-5880
  Appointments Necessary; Walk-In Availability Limited
  Accepts Medicaid and uninsured (children younger than 19 years old only)
Greater Prince William Health CenterGPW Health Center
Dumfries, Manassas, and Woodbridge
  703-680-7950
  Accepts Medicaid, insured, and uninsured
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Inova Cares ClinicInova Cares Clinic
 8051 Sudley Rd.
 Manassas, VA 20109
  571-719-4180
  Appointment required
  Accepts Medicaid and uninsured