March 18, 2024
Media Contact: Laura Lee Wight
Population Health Manager
Laura.Wight@vdh.virginia.gov
In-School Spring Vaccination Clinics for Middle and High Schoolers Hosted by Central Shenandoah Health District
(STAUNTON, VA.) – The Central Shenandoah Health District will be holding in-school vaccine clinics for rising 7th and 12th graders within Staunton City, Augusta County, and Waynesboro City Public School Districts this spring. The types of vaccines available at these clinics are HPV, Meningococcal ACWY, and Tdap. The Code of Virginia requires children entering daycare, public, and private schools to give proof of vaccination before enrolling in school. The vaccines should be given based on the schedule recommended by the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Academy of Family Physicians.
The locations and dates of these in-school vaccine clinics are below.
- Staunton High School and Shelburne Middle School: March 22
- Stuarts Draft Middle & High School, Wilson Middle & High School: April 5
- Stewart Middle School, Beverly Manor Middle School, Fort Defiance High School: April 19
- Waynesboro High School and Kate Collins Middle School: April 26
These vaccines are available at no cost for those with and without insurance. 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,” said Dr. Elaine Perry, acting health director. “They don’t require you or your student to take time out of your summer, helping you cross off a to-do earlier in the year, and ensuring your child starts their next school year on time”.
Only students enrolled in the individual schools and their corresponding clinics may attend these in-school clinics. School required vaccines are also available at your local health department; Call ahead to make an appointment.
Call your local health department for more information, and see when your child is due for their next vaccine here:
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/11/2021/03/VDH-Vaccine-Schedule.pdf