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The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has provided the following guidelines for reopening schools:	Here are some links with additional information on COVID-19:
VDH Algorithm for Evaluating a Child with COVID Symptoms or Exposure VDH When Should a Child Return to School? Booklet VDH Interim Guidance to K-12 School Reopening	Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Arlington County Public Health Division Arlington County Information about COVID-19 Vaccines COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (FAQs)

Health Screenings

Hearing, vision and scoliosis are important ongoing screenings throughout a student's growth and development. Fin'd out more about these screenings here.

Health Requirements for 2021-2022 School Year

Find documents listing the updated school health entry requirements for the 2021-2022 school year, in English, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Mongolian, and Spanish.

School Health FAQ

Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (Including clinic information, school policies and immunization requirements).

How to Talk to Children about Health News

With stories about infectious diseases like the flu, Ebola, and Enterovirus D68 in conversations and on the news, your children may be worried about becoming sick. Here are some tips about how to talk about these illnesses.

About the School Health Bureau

The School Health Bureau (SHB) is administered by the County’s Public Health Division. It consists of two programs: the Parent Infant Education (PIE) Program and the School Health Program.

Parent Infant Education (PIE)

PIE is a family-centered program that serves children who have special needs from birth through two years of age. The program helps families work with their children to help them develop to their maximum potential. Services include individual plans for each child for services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and educational services. More information about the PIE program.

School Health Program

The School Health Program works in close coordination with Arlington Public Schools (APS). School Health promotes a healthy learning environment for all APS students as well as the opportunity to achieve a lifestyle that will lead to a satisfying and productive life.

A clinic in every school - Clinic-Contact-Info-for-Website-1-19-23.pdf(PDF, 68KB)

First aid
Emergency care
Administration of medications
Immunizations
TB skin tests
Hearing screening
Vision screening

Case management services

Assistance to children with complex medical needs
Education of parents and caregivers
Linkage to community providers and resources

Education and training

Educating students on important health topics
Training APS staff in emergency medication usage
Promoting prevention of communicable diseases

Other services

Coordination with Special Education and Mental Health
Response to outbreaks and emergencies

Health Appraisal Clinic

School Health provides physical examinations required for school entry, participation in sports and special education evaluation for eligible students. A staff physician conducts these physicals. Appointments are made through the school health clinics(PDF, 68KB).