Immunizations in Loudoun County

Before the introduction of vaccines, it would be expected that over 500,000 Americans would contract measles each year, causing over 7,000 deaths. Fortunately, widespread use of vaccinations has virtually eliminated measles and many other vaccine-preventable infections as a cause of death in the United States.

Most of these infections, though, are still very common in many other parts of the world and are just an airplane ride away; being up to date on childhood and adult vaccinations is our main defense against contracting these deadly infections.

The Health Department provides adult and childhood immunizations by appointment only to help protect the public from vaccine-preventable diseases. All vaccines required for entry to school are provided for free.

To schedule an appointment, please call 703-777-0236.

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To best determine what vaccines are needed, it is important to bring your immunization records for your first visit and anytime they are updated by another health care provider.

The Health Department does not provide single doses of measles, mumps, or rubella vaccine. It is only administered as a combined Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

New Immunization Requirements for School Entry

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acelluar Pertussis) vaccine link to pdf file
Tdap vaccine is required for all students entering 6th grade who have not received a dose of tetanus-containing vaccine in the last 5 years.

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine link to pdf file
As of October 1, 2008, the first of three doses of HPV vaccine is required for all girls before entering the 6th grade. Parents will be permitted to opt out of their child’s receipt of this vaccine.

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