June 27, 2024
Media Contact: Kristy Fowler, PR Specialist, kristy.fowler@vdh.virginia.gov
Clinic for State-Required Immunizations for Chesterfield County School Students
CHESTERFIELD, Va. — The Chesterfield Health District is easing the burden on parents to get their children’s state-required immunizations by hosting three clinics for Chesterfield County Public School 7th and 12th grade students. Two clinics are scheduled for L.C. Bird High School, at 10301 Courthouse Road in Chesterfield, Monday, July 1 and Thursday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The third clinic is scheduled for Matoaca High School, at 17700 Longhouse Lane in Chesterfield, Thursday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Making sure students have required immunizations means safer, healthier communities. 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 booking months out,” Chesterfield Health District Nurse Manager LaWanda Dunn said. “We’re offering these immunizations to Chesterfield students now for those in our most vulnerable communities 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; insurance is billed for administration.
- Children enrolled in summer school at L.C. Bird and Matoaca can get the immunization during class, but they will need to bring a signed consent form (Englishand Español) with them on the day of the clinic. All other 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 virginia.gov/chesterfield.
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