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June 22, 2026<\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/strong>: <\/strong>Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

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RICHMOND, Va.<\/strong> \u2013 Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage parents and caregivers to schedule school-required vaccination appointments as soon as possible. Primary care physicians, community partners, and RHHD provide these vaccinations. It may be more challenging to secure an appointment closer to the start of the school year.<\/p>\n

Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious diseases like measles. As of June 22, 2026, Virginia has seen 129 cases of measles<\/a>, including 107 cases in the Central Region. Unvaccinated people accounted for 95% of all measles cases in Virginia in 2026. There were five measles cases in Virginia in all of 2025. Two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine<\/a> are about 97% effective at preventing measles.<\/p>\n

\u201cKeeping children up to date on their vaccinations means they have a better chance to stay healthy for summer fun and start school on time in the fall,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Director Elaine Perry, M.D. \u201cAvoid the rush and schedule an appointment today for your child to receive their school-required vaccinations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Virginia School Immunization Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Code of Virginia<\/a> requires children entering daycare, public and private schools to give proof of vaccination before enrolling in school. Virginia schools require immunizations for entry into kindergarten, seventh grade, and 12th grade. These vaccines should be given based on the schedule recommended by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH)<\/a>, the American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a> and the American Academy of Family Physicians<\/a>. Vaccines may also be required for work and other activities.<\/p>\n

Virginia residents can securely access their vaccination records through confidential electronic portals<\/a> managed by VDH.<\/p>\n

Scheduling a Vaccination Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Families can schedule appointments for school-required vaccines through their primary care provider, local pharmacies, urgent care facilities, community partners, and RHHD clinics. Parents and caregivers can visit rhhd.gov\/childhoodvax<\/a> for more information about scheduling childhood vaccine appointments. For help finding a local primary care provider, visit rhhd.gov\/connect-pc.<\/a><\/p>\n

Virginia Vaccines for Children<\/a> (VVFC) providers offer no-cost vaccines to children (younger than 19 years of age) who are uninsured or underinsured; Medicaid-eligible or Medicaid-enrolled; and\/or American Indian or Alaska Native. Search for a VVFC provider near you by using rhhd.gov\/vfc<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

RHHD offers vaccination appointments for children and adults at its Cary Street (<\/a>804-205-3500), Henrico East<\/a> (804-652-3190) and Henrico West<\/a> (804-501-4001) clinics. Bilingual-in-Spanish staff is available at all locations.<\/p>\n

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