Rising seventh- and 12th-grade students in Henrico County Public Schools can receive required immunizations at no cost during four clinics scheduled in August.

The clinics are being held in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health’s Richmond and Henrico Health Districts. Students entering seventh or 12th grade can receive the Tdap, MenACWY and HPV vaccines, which are required for school attendance in Virginia. The clinics are open to all HCPS students in those grades, regardless of insurance status.

The MenACWY vaccine is required for students entering both seventh and 12th grades. The Tdap vaccine is required for those entering seventh grade and can be given to students ages 11 or older. The HPV vaccine is also available to students 11 and older, though parents may opt out at their discretion.

The clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 6 at Fairfield Middle School, 5121 Nine Mile Road; Aug. 7 at Elko Middle School, 9501 Elko Road; Aug. 12 at Quioccasin Middle School, 9400 Quioccasin Road; and Aug. 13 at Henrico High School, 302 Azalea Ave.

Registration is encouraged but not required. Walk-ins will be accepted based on vaccine availability. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and should bring an insurance card if available. A photo ID is also required for parents and guardians, along with a completed consent form for each student. Forms can be filled out on-site or downloaded in advance at henricoschools.us/health.

More information is available at vddh.virginia.gov/immunization.