March 20, 2025
Media Contact: Daniel Hunsucker, PIO, daniel.hunsucker@vdh.virginia.gov
Cumberland Plateau Health District Offers In-School Vaccination Clinics
LEBANON, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Cumberland Plateau Health District will be holding in-school vaccine clinics for rising 7th and 12th graders in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell counties this spring. The types of vaccines available at these clinics are human papillomavirus (HPV), Meningococcal ACWY, and Tdap. These vaccines are available at no cost for those with and without insurance. The Code of Virginia requires children entering daycare, and public or private schools to give proof of vaccination before enrolling in school. The vaccines should be given based on the schedule recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Academy of Family Physicians.
Those who qualify for the Vaccine for Children Program will not be billed. If a student has insurance, they must provide their insurance information since insurance will be billed. Parents must complete and submit to the school a signed consent form for their children to receive any vaccines at these clinics. Signed consent forms should be turned in to the children’s school prior to the clinic date. Without a signed consent form, children cannot receive any vaccinations.
“In-school vaccine clinics are one of the most convenient ways for children and parents to prepare for the next school year without having to take time away from your summer fun.” said Reisa Sloce, Director of the Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts. “Vaccines offer effective protection for everyone in the community from serious illnesses such as polio, measles, whooping cough, influenza, meningitis, chickenpox and pneumonia. School vaccines are crucial for protecting children from serious diseases, preventing outbreaks in schools, as well as ensuring a healthier and safer learning environment for everyone”.
Pre-registration is required for those students needing vaccines. Please visit the following website to register your child: https://redcap.link/cpspring25
Location and dates of these in-school vaccine clinics include:
- Tazewell County
- April 1: Graham High & Graham Middle
- April 2: Tazewell High & Tazewell Middle
- April 4: Richlands High & Richlands Middle
- Dickenson County:
- April 10: Ridgeview High & Ridgeview Middle
- Russell County:
- April 14: Honaker High & Honaker Elementary
- April 15: Castlewood High & Castlewood Elementary
- April 16: Lebanon High, Russell Vocational School & Lebanon Middle
- Buchanan County
- April 21: Twin Valley High, Hurley High, & Hurley Middle
- April 22: Council High, Council Middle, & Twin Valley Middle
- April 24: Riverview & Grundy High
School required vaccines are also available at your local health department. For more information or to make an appointment, contact your local health department:
Buchanan: 276-935-4591
Dickenson: 276-926-4979
Russell: 276-889-7621
Tazewell: 276-988-5585
To see which vaccines are needed for various age groups, review the Virginia vaccination schedule here: VIRGINIA VACCINATION SCHEDULE