Hi Hopewell City Public Schools families,
A reminder that there are new immunization requirements for incoming students. They are as follows:
Rising K:
If your child is starting Kindergarten, two (2) properly spaced doses of the hepatitis A vaccine (HAV) are required. The first dose should be administered at age 12 months or older.
Rising 7th:
If your child is starting seventh (7th) grade, the first dose of meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), human papillomavirus (HPV) and the booster dose for Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine (TDap) are required.
Rising 12th:
If your child is starting the twelfth (12th) grade, one dose of the meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 16 or older is required. If a rising 12th-grade student has already received a dose of the meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) at age 11, the student is required to receive a second dose at age 16 or older.
If your student is in need of the required immunizations for the start of school on July 26, the following locations provide immunizations by appointment only, so please call ahead to book your appointment:
Hopewell Health Department
804-458-1297
1501 W. City Point Road
Hopewell, VA 23860
(Clinic on Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
CVHS (Central Virginia Health Services)
804-957-9601
25 S. Union Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(Pediatrician Available for Physicals as well)
Crimson Clinic - Petersburg High School
CVHS (Central Virginia Health Services)
804-972-0068
3101 Johnson Road
Petersburg, VA 23805
You can also contact your primary care doctor for the needed immunizations.
Schools will need proof of the required immunizations prior to July 26th in order for your student to start school. If you have any questions about the required immunizations, please contact your School Nurse.
Thank you.