Date: September 9^th 2024

Dear Parent or Guardian,

The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

All students entering 12^th grade will be required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school.

●      To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.

ACTION REQUESTED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to the Student Information Assistant (SIA) or Registrar at your child’s school as soon as possible:

1. An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY). Families can also request immunization records free of charge through the Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS), a statewide registry system.  
2. A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given.
3. A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available online at: https://bit.ly/VDOEReligiousExemptionForm