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School Physicals in Northern Virginia: What Parents Need to Know
What school and sports physicals cover in Virginia, the forms to bring and how to book one before the back-to-school rush.
What the physical covers
- Height, weight, blood pressure and BMI
- Vision and hearing screening
- Heart, lungs, abdomen, spine and joints
- Growth and development
- Immunization review
- Questions about sleep, nutrition, activity, mood and safety
What to bring
- The school or sports form (Virginia School Entrance Health Form for new students)
- Immunization records
- A list of medicines and allergies
- Any concerns about learning, mood, sleep or activity
- Glasses or contact lenses, if worn
Sports physicals
Sports physicals focus on heart health, past injuries, concussions and readiness for exercise. Tell us about any fainting, chest pain during exercise, shortness of breath, or a family history of sudden heart problems, which may need extra checks before playing.
How we can help
Our family membership includes school and camp physicals for up to four family members. We complete Virginia school forms and sports forms in clinic in Woodbridge. Book early in summer to avoid the back-to-school rush.
Questions people ask
Can a school physical be done by telehealth?
The physical exam part needs an in-person visit. Follow-up questions and form reviews can happen by video.
How often does my child need a sports physical?
Usually once a year, though requirements vary by school and league.
Which vaccines are required for school in Virginia?
Requirements are set by the Virginia Department of Health and change over time. We review your child’s record against current requirements.
Talk it through with Lydia
Back-to-school forms piling up? Book your child’s physical with us. See a board-certified nurse practitioner virtually anywhere in Virginia, in our Woodbridge office, or straight to your front door in much of Northern Virginia.
Visits start at $85, and every membership comes with a 30-day trial.
Prefer to ask first? Text us at (571) 402-2102 or message us on WhatsApp.
