March 20, 2025
Media Contact: Daniel Hunsucker, PIO, [email protected]
LENOWISCO Health District Offers In-School Vaccination Clinics
WISE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s LENOWISCO Health District will be holding in-school vaccine clinics for rising 7th and 12th graders in Lee, Scott, and Wise counties and the City of Norton this spring. The types of vaccines available at these clinics are human papillomavirus (HPV), Meningococcal ACWY, and Tdap. These vaccines are available at no cost for those with and without insurance. The Code of Virginia requires children entering daycare, and public or private schools to give proof of vaccination before enrolling in school. The vaccines should be given based on the schedule recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Academy of Family Physicians.
Those who qualify for the Vaccine for Children Program will not be billed. If a student has insurance, they must provide their insurance information since insurance will be billed. Parents must complete and submit to the school a signed consent form for their children to receive any vaccines at these clinics. Signed consent forms should be turned in to the children’s school prior to the clinic date. Without a signed consent form, children cannot receive any vaccinations.
“In-school vaccine clinics are one of the most convenient ways for children and parents to prepare for the next school year without having to take time away from your summer fun.” said Reisa Sloce, Director of the Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts. “Vaccines offer effective protection for everyone in the community from serious illnesses such as polio, measles, whooping cough, influenza, meningitis, chickenpox and pneumonia. School vaccines are crucial for protecting children from serious diseases, preventing outbreaks in schools, as well as ensuring a healthier and safer learning environment for everyone”.
If vaccinations are needed, pre-registration is required. Please visit the following websites to register your child: https://redcap.link/lenospring25
The location and dates of these in-school vaccine clinics are below.
- City of Norton:
- April 2: Norton Elem./Middle & JI Burton High
- Wise County:
- April 7: Coeburn Middle, St. Paul Elementary, & Eastside High
- April 9: Union Middle, Union High, &Alternative Ed
- April 11: JW Adams Combined, LF Addington Middle, & Central High
- Lee County:
- April 15: Elydale Elementary & Thomas Walker High
- April 16: Pennington Middle & Jonesville Middle
- April 21: Shoemaker Elementary & Gate City High
- April 22: Lee High
- Scott County:
- April 24: Hiltons Elementary, Weber City Elementary, & Yuma Elementary
- April 25: Ft. Blackmore Elementary, Rye Cove Intermediate, & Rye Cove High
- April 28: Dungannon Intermediate, Twin Springs High, & Nickelsville Elementary
School required vaccines are also available at your local health department. For more information or to make an appointment, contact your local health department:
Lee: 276-346-2011
Scott: 276-386-1312
Wise/Norton: 276-328-8000
To see which vaccines are needed for various age groups, review the Virginia vaccination schedule here: VIRGINIA VACCINATION SCHEDULE