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School Physicals |
Time for a School or Sports Physical?
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New! School entry and sports physicals are now available at your local health department in Alleghany / Covington, Botetourt, Craig, and Vinton.
Starting certain preschools like Head Start,
kindergarten, or public school for the first time?
A school physical is required.
Playing middle or high school sports? Annual sports physicals
are required (completed each year after May 1st) to play a
sport during the upcoming school year.
Call to Learn more and how to schedule!
Let us help your child stay safe, healthy, and ready to succeed at school!
Alleghany County / Covington
321 East Beech Street
Covington, VA 24426
Botetourt County
21 Academy Street
Fincastle, VA 24090
Craig County
161 Main Street
New Castle, VA 24121
Vinton
227 South Pollard Street
Vinton, VA 24179
FAQ's
Why does my child need a school physical?
Children are required to have a school physical before starting public kindergarten or enrolling in elementary school for the first time.1 This physical is important for identifying potential health issues that could impact kids' learning, ensuring kids have the immunizations they need, and promoting healthy habits.
Where are school physicals offered?
Your child’s regular doctor can perform the school physical during a regular wellness visit. In addition, many local urgent cares and pharmacy clinics offer school entrance physicals, but they may charge an extra fee.
What to know about school physicals?
- The School Entrance Health Form is available in English and several other languages on VDH’s School Health Website.
- There are unique health screening requirements for children entering preschool programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI). Please contact your child's program enrollment staff for more information.
- Healthcare providers recommend that all students receive a physical or “well child” exam each year. Students involved in school-sponsored athletics will also need a sports physical.
- A school physical or well-child visit is covered by most insurance plans. Note that most plans only cover one annual physical visit per year. Ask about the cost when you are making the appointment.
- Sports Physical Website
- School Physical Website
1 Physicals are required by the Code of Virginia, §22.1-270 for admission for the first time to any public kindergarten or elementary school, but not for admission to middle or high school. The physical must have been performed no more than twelve months prior to the date of entrance.
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School Physicals |
Time for a School or Sports Physical?
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New! School entry and sports physicals are now available at your
local health department in Alleghany / Covington, Botetourt, Craig, and Vinton.
When does your child need a school physical?
Starting certain preschools like Head Start,
kindergarten, or public school for the first time?
A school physical is required.
Playing middle or high school sports? Annual sports physicals
are required (completed each year after May 1st) to play a
sport during the upcoming school year.
Call to Learn more and how to schedule!
Let us help your child stay safe, healthy, and ready to succeed at school!
Alleghany County / Covington
321 East Beech Street • Covington, VA 24426
(540) 962-2173
Craig County
161 Main Street • New Castle, VA 24121
(540) 864-5136
Botetourt County
21 Academy Street • Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 666-4275
Vinton
227 South Pollard Street • Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-7800
FAQ's
Why does my child need a school physical?
Children are required to have a school physical before starting public kindergarten or enrolling in elementary school for the first time.1 This physical is important for identifying potential health issues that could impact kids' learning, ensuring kids have the immunizations they need, and promoting healthy habits.
Where are school physicals offered?
Your child’s regular doctor can perform the school physical during a regular wellness visit. In addition, many local urgent cares and pharmacy clinics offer school entrance physicals, but they may charge an extra fee.
What to know about school physicals?
- The School Entrance Health Form is available in English and several other languages on VDH’s School Health Website.
- There are unique health screening requirements for children entering preschool programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI). Please contact your child's program enrollment staff for more information.
- Healthcare providers recommend that all students receive a physical or “well child” exam each year. Students involved in school-sponsored athletics will also need a sports physical.
- A school physical or well-child visit is covered by most insurance plans. Note that most plans only cover one annual physical visit per year. Ask about the cost when you are making the appointment.
- Sports Physical Website
- School Physical Website
1 Physicals are required by the Code of Virginia, §22.1-270 for admission for the first time to any public kindergarten or elementary school, but not for admission to middle or high school. The physical must have been performed no more than twelve months prior to the date of entrance.