March 2013 - Fairfax County Public Schools

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Important Immunization Information for Rising Sixth Graders
Tdap Immunization required for all 6th grade students
Virginia law requires that all students entering sixth-grade have a tetanus, diphtheria,
pertussis (Tdap) booster immunization prior to entry into school.
Parents of current fifth-graders should review their children's immunization records. Your
family physician or the Fairfax County Health Department Clinic will be able to assist parents
in determining whether the student is in eligible to receive the Tdap booster immunization.
Should the child not be old enough or the previous vaccine is less than five years ago, your
child must have a medical exemption from the doctor/clinic stating when he or she will receive
the TDap in order to attend school.
The Tdap booster immunizations can be obtained from your child’s physician. School
required immunizations are also available at the Fairfax County Health Department at no
charge. Documentation that your student has received this immunization is required and must
be brought to the school.
Click on the following link for more information:
http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/healthservices/tdap.shtml .
Herndon-Reston District Office
1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Suite 100
Reston, VA 20190
703-481-4242 TTY 711
Annandale District Office
7611 Little River Turnpike
Suite 400-E (East Wing)
Annandale, VA 22003
703-534-8343 TTY 711
Fairfax County Health Department
10777 Main Street, Suite 203, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-246-2411 TTY: 711
Fax: 703-273-0825
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd
Clinic Sites
Joseph Willard Health Center
3750 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax City, VA 22030
703-246-7100 TTY 711
Mount Vernon District Office
8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 233
Alexandria, VA 22309
703-704-5203 TTY 711
Springfield District Office
Cary Building, First Floor, Suite A100
8136 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
703-569-1031 TTY 711