Immunization Resources
View information on where to get an immunization, vaccination schedules, and how to submit immunization documents.
School-Required Immunizations
Immunizations needed for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Regulation 2101 , in accordance with the Code of Virginia, requires parents to provide documentation of adequate age-appropriate immunizations for students' school attendance. Visit our School Health Services page for additional health information.
Required Immunizations for Kindergarten through 12th Grade
Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, or Tdap). A minimum of 4 properly space doses. A child must have at least one dose of DTaP or DTP vaccine on or after the fourth birthday. DT (Diphtheria, Tetanus) vaccine is required for children who are medically exempt from the pertussis containing vaccine (DTaP or DTP). Adult Td is required for children 7 years of age and older who do not meet the minimum requirements for tetanus and diphtheria. A booster dose of Tdap vaccine is required for all children entering the 7th grade.
Hepatitis A (HAV) Vaccine.Effective July 1, 2021, a minimum of 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine. The first dose should be administered at age 12 months or older.
Hepatitis B (HBV) Vaccine. A complete series of 3 properly spaced doses of hepatitis B vaccine is required for all children. However, the FDA has approved a 2-dose schedule ONLY for adolescents 11-15 years of age AND ONLY when the Merck Brand (RECOMBIVAX HB) Adult Formulation Hepatitis B Vaccine is used. If the 2-dose schedule is used for adolescents 11-15 years of age it must be clearly documented on the school form.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine.Effective July 1, 2021, a complete series of 2 doses of HPV vaccine is required for students entering the 7th grade. The first dose shall be administered before the child enters the 7th grade. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) Vaccine. A minimum of 2 measles, 2 mumps, and 1 rubella. (Most children receive 2 doses of each because the vaccine usually administered is the combination vaccine MMR). First dose must be administered at age 12 months or older. Second dose of vaccine must be administered prior to entering kindergarten but can be administered at any time after the minimum interval between dose 1 and dose 2.
Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY/MCV4) Vaccine.Effective July 1, 2021, a minimum of 2 doses of MenACWY vaccine. The first dose should be administered prior to entering 7th grade. The final dose should be administered prior to entering 12th grade.
Polio (IPV) Vaccine.A minimum of 4 doses of polio vaccine. One dose must be administered on or after the fourth birthday. See supplemental guidance document for additional information.
Varicella (VAR/Chickenpox) Vaccine.All children born on and after January 1, 1997, shall be required to have one dose of chickenpox vaccine administered at age 12 months or older. Effective March 3, 2010, a second dose must be administered prior to entering kindergarten but can be administered at any time after the minimum interval between dose 1 and dose 2.
View the required immunizations for Early Childhood Special Education, PreK, & Early Head Start
As part of the 5-step student registration process outlined in General Registration Requirements (Grades 1 through 12) or Kindergarten Registration , parents or legal guardians will need to provide proof of immunizations as required by Virginia law for attendance at a public school.
Immunizations must be administered in accordance with the harmonized schedule of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Academy of Family Physicians and must be administered within spacing and age requirements.
Children immunized in accordance with either the current harmonized schedule or the harmonized catch-up schedules (including meeting all minimum age and interval requirements) are considered to be appropriately immunized for school attendance.
For further information, please call the Virginia Department of Health Division of Immunization at 1-800-568-1929 (in-state only) or 1-804-864-8055.
For the latest information on state requirements visit Virginia Department of Health .
Frequently Asked Questions
You can check your child’s immunization compliance by accessing ParentVUE .
- Immunization Record:An updated immunization record showing that the child has received the required immunizations. This record must include the dates the immunizations were received including the month, day, and year.
- Immunization Documents:
- A written statement from a health care provider specifying all administered immunizations.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form objecting the administration of immunizations on the grounds this conflicts with his or her religious tenets or practices.
- Families may request their child's immunization from their primary health care provider. Some may charge for copies.
- Families may access their child’s immunization record through the Virginia Immunization Information System at no cost by submitting the VDH Immunization Record Request Form .
- If a student was immunized outside of Virginia, families may request records from other states’ immunization record systems which can be found on the CDC Immunization Information Systems (IIS) page.
Visit our How to Submit Immunization Documents page for details.
Visit our How to Submit Immunization Documents page for details.
Due to the sensitivity of this health information, families should notshare immunization documentation via email.
Families should reach out to their school’s Student Information Assistant or Registrar to verify their child’s records. Please contact the front office at your child's school to connect with these staff directly.
- Families are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their primary healthcare provider to get their child’s required immunizations.
- Families can also find local resources on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage .
- Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Back to School Resources
Request your child’s immunization record reflecting vaccines given by a Virginia provider at no cost. - Childhood & Required School Immunizations
Learn more about the Virginia Childhood Vaccination Schedule to ensure that your child received their immunizations at the recommended ages. - Code of Virginia
- VDH School and Day Care Minimum Immunization Requirements
- VDH Guide to Required Vaccinations by Age
- VDH Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Information
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) 2021 Vaccination Recommendation for Children (birth - 6 years of age)
- CDC Catch-up Vaccination Schedule for Children (4 months - 18 years of age)
Related Resources
MCH 213: School Entrance Physical Examination Resource
Health Information Form/Comprehensive Physical Examination Report/Certification of Immunization
Religious Exemption Form and Translations Resource
Form used by students entering into FCPS to request religious exemption from vaccine requirements.
SIS ParentVUE Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet Resource
The Online Verification Update (OVU) packet allows parents to submit immunization records for students in grades PS/HS and kindergarten through 12th grade. The packet also allows parents to review and update phone numbers, emergency contacts, and additional health information.
