The Virginia Department of Health outlines immunization requirements for schools in Virginia in accordance with šVirginia Code Ā§ 22.1-270, Ā§ 32.1-46.
Newly Enrolled Students
Families enrolling in Chesapeake Public Schools must provide documentation of compliance with the Code of Virginia for physical examinations. The school physical form is provided by the Chesapeake Health Department, or online at the Virginia Department of Educationās website. This form should be completed by your childās physician and should include proof of adequate age-appropriate immunizations.
Chesapeake School Entrance Health Information Form ā ENGLISH
Formulario de Salud Para el Ingreso Escolar ā ESPANOL
To learn more about enrolling your child in Chesapeake Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/enrollment-attendance.
Immunization Requirements for students in grade 7 and 12
In the state of Virginia, three vaccines are required for all students entering grade 7:
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap),
Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY), and
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)* (dose 1)
Two vaccines are required for all students entering grade 12:
A single dose of the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (MenACWY) (administered after the studentās 16th birthday).
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)* (dose 2)
*Note: After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent/guardian, at their sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine. VA Code 32.1-46.
Documentation of these immunizations must be submitted to schools before the first day of class or the student will not be permitted to attend. Please call Health Services at š757-494-7628 if you have any questions.
Letters from the Virginia Department of Health
To learn more about these required vaccines and to learn about community resources available to families through the Department of Health, please review the following resources-