Chesterfield Health Department Hosting School Immunization Clinics
Make sure your student is ready to go back to school in the fall.
The Chesterfield Health District is blocking off their clinic schedules for parents/ guardians to bring their children in for state-required immunizations. They will host two clinics for Chesterfield, Colonial Heights and Powhatan students, rising 7th and 12th graders, ages 11 and older. These are at 9501 Lucy Corr Circle in Chesterfield, Thursday, July 17, and Friday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Keeping children up to date on vaccinations can reduce severe illnesses, and unnecessary absences from school and work saving your family time and money. Vaccines are safe and effective and are your child’s best defense against infectious disease.
Families should make sure their child’s immunizations are up to date now to avoid delays when school starts in August.
“Primary care appointments in central Virginia are difficult to get,” Nurse Manager LaWanda Dunn said. “We’re offering these immunizations to students now to make sure everyone can start school on time.”
What immunizations are provided?
● 7th grade:
○ Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)
○ Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY)
○ Human papillomavirus (HPV)
● 12th grade:
○ Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY)
Additional Information
● Bring your child’s immunization record and insurance card, if applicable.
● There is no expense to receive immunization; if applicable, insurance is billed for administration.
● All children under 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 years or older.
● When your child has received these immunizations, provide the records to your school nurse.
● For more information, visit chesterfieldva.health.
Registration is required:
● July 17: bit.ly/40xO2ma
● July 25: bit.ly/4keTAZV