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Time for a School or Sports Physical? <\/span>
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New! School entry and sports physicals are now available at your local health department in Alleghany \/ Covington, Botetourt, Craig, and Vinton.
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Starting certain preschools like Head Start, <\/span>kindergarten, or public school for the first time? <\/span>
\nA school physical is required.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Playing middle or high school sports? <\/strong>
\nSports physicals are required
\nevery 14 months (completed each year after May 1st<\/sup>)
\nto play a sport during the upcoming school year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Call to Learn more and how to schedule!<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Let us help your child stay safe, healthy, and ready to succeed at school!<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Alleghany County \/ Covington<\/strong><\/span>
\n321 East Beech Street
\nCovington, VA 24426<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tCall (540) 962-2173\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Botetourt County<\/strong><\/span>
\n21 Academy Street
\nFincastle, VA 24090<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tCall (540) 666-4275\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Craig County<\/strong><\/span>
\n161 Main Street
\nNew Castle, VA 24121<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tCall (540) 864-5136\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Vinton<\/strong><\/span>
\n227 South Pollard Street
\nVinton, VA 24179<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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FAQ's<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Why does my child need a school physical?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Children are\u00a0required\u00a0<\/i>to have a school physical before starting public kindergarten or enrolling in elementary school for the first time.1<\/sup>\u00a0This physical is important for identifying potential health issues that could impact kids' learning, ensuring kids have the immunizations they need, and promoting healthy habits.<\/p>\n

Where are school physicals\u00a0offered?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Your child\u2019s regular doctor can perform the school physical during a regular wellness visit. In addition, many local urgent cares and pharmacy clinics offer school entrance physicals, but they may charge an extra fee.<\/p>\n

What to know about school physicals?\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n