স্কুলে প্রবেশের জন্য স্বাস্থ্য সংক্রান্ত প্রয়োজনীয়তা

School Entry Health Documentation Requirements – 2025-2026 School Year

The State of Virginia and Arlington Public Schools (APS) require documentation of the following health requirements for students enrolling for the first time and prior to entering rising grade levels as applicable:

শারীরিক পরীক্ষা

A Comprehensive Physical Exam Report conducted by a licensed U.S. healthcare provider and completed no earlier than one year prior to date of school entry is required for all new students entering pre-school through 5th grade.

*** A physical exam completed no earlier than one year prior to first day of kindergarten is required for ALL kindergarten students, even if a previous exam was submitted for entry into an APS pre-school program.

Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment/Screening

Documentation of a negative TB Risk Assessment completed no earlier than one year prior to date of school entry is required for all new APS students and for ALL kindergarten students, even if a previous assessment was completed for entry into an APS pre-school program.

If assessment is positive for risk factors, documentation of a completed TB skin or blood test is required.

If the TB blood or skin test is positive, a symptoms assessment is required prior to entry and a chest x-ray is required within 21 days after starting school.

প্রয়োজনীয় টিকা

Per the Code of Virginia, required vaccines for entry are determined in accordance with the harmonized schedule of the Centers for Disease Control, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Academy of Family Physicians and must meet specified spacing and age requirements to be considered valid. General vaccination requirements are shown below. For more specific details refer to the VDH Immunization Requirements ওয়েবপেজ।

Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, or Tdap): a minimum of 4 DTP/DTaP with one on/after the 4th birthday. A student 7 years or older not meeting the minimum requirements for tetanus and diphtheria should receive an appropriate number of Adult Td doses. A Tdap booster is required for all students prior to 7th grade entry or above.

পোলিও টিকা: a minimum of 3 doses. One dose must be administered on or after the fourth birthday.

হেপাটাইটিস এ ভ্যাকসিন: 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. For the 25-26 School Year, students entering 5th grade and above are exempt from this requirement.

হেপাটাইটিস বি ভ্যাকসিন: a complete series of 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine is required for all students. Note – 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.

ভেরিসেলা (চিকেনপক্স) ভ্যাকসিন: a minimum of 2 doses. The first dose must be administered at age 12 months or older and the second dose prior to kindergarten.

Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) Vaccine: a minimum of 2 doses. Most students receive the combination MMR vaccine – however, if the vaccines are administered individually, a minimum of 2 measles, 2 mumps, and 1 rubella are required. The first dose for each component (or for the combined MMR vaccine) must be administered at age 12 months or older and the second dose prior to kindergarten entry.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV): 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 parent’s or guardian’s sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine: effective July 1, 2021, a minimum of 2 doses. At least one dose is required for all students entering 7th, 8th, 9th, or 11th grade. Additionally, a dose administered on/after the 16th birthday is required for all students entering 12th grade.

Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) Vaccine: this vaccine is required ONLY for pre-K students less than 60 months of age. Number of doses required depends upon the age when first dose is received.

Pneumococcal (PCV) Vaccine: this vaccine is required ONLY for pre-K students less than 60 months of age. One to four doses, depending on age at first dose, are required. To obtain the health entry forms, please check the links below or contact your school’s registrar or clinic staff.

Where Can My Student Receive Vaccines?

আপনার স্কুলের সাথে কথা বলুন স্কুল হেলথ ক্লিনিক স্টাফ স্কুলে প্রবেশের স্বাস্থ্যের প্রয়োজনীয়তাগুলি পূরণ করার জন্য নিম্নলিখিত বিকল্পগুলির মধ্যে কোনটি আপনার ছাত্রের জন্য সেরা তা নির্ধারণ করতে:

Your student’s primary healthcare provider:

প্রয়োজনীয় ভ্যাকসিন এবং স্কুল ফিজিক্যালগুলি সাধারণত বীমা পরিকল্পনার আওতায় থাকে। ব্যাক-টু-স্কুল ভিড় এড়াতে এখনই অ্যাপয়েন্টমেন্ট করুন!

Your student’s school health clinic:

All school health clinics are providing school-required vaccines in their school clinic. Please contact your school nurse for more information.
There is no cost to receive required vaccines at the school clinic, but eligibility and insurance status will be assessed as part of the mandatory consent process.
If a vaccine cannot be administered at the school for any reason, it remains the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure that the student complies with all school entry vaccine requirements.

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Where Can My Student Receive A Physical?

আপনার ছাত্রের প্রাথমিক স্বাস্থ্যসেবা প্রদানকারী

Call your School Clinic for resources.

Students who meet eligibility requirements may receive a physical at the health department

Other Health Information:

Sport- For the VHSL physical form vhsl-sports-physical-examination-form_1.pdf
Questions- Please reach out to your স্কুল হেলথ ক্লিনিক স্টাফ for any questions about requirements for individual students. Forms and more information can be found at the Arlington County School Health website.