The Richmond and Henrico health districts are hosting clinics for school-age students to get vaccines and physicals.

Aclinic for childhood immunizations and the COVID-19 vaccine for Richmond Public Schools families will be held noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, 1000 Mosby St. in the East End, and at River City Middle School, 6300 Hull Street Road in South Side.

A clinic for school physicals for elementary students and immunizations for all school-age students will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Richmond City Health District, 400 E. Cary St. No sports physicals are available, and appointments must be made by calling (804) 205-3501.

According to state requirements, students new to elementary schools must have a physical exam and up to date on their vaccinations. Additionally, seventh- and 12th-grade students also must have certain immunizations.

While COVID-19 vaccines are not required to attend public school, health officials encourage students age 12 and older to get the vaccine to protect themselves and others.

Details on these and other clinics: (804) 205-3501.

Details on vaccine requirements for youths: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/childhood-immunization/