School Health Services
Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.
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FCPS Immunization Information
Fairfax County Health Department Immunizations
When should my child miss school?
There might be days when your child is sick, and unable to participate in learning. Minimizing your student’s absences from learning is important to everyone.COVID-19 Vaccine & Local Testing Information
- Children 6 Months of Age and Older are Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccination
from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - How to Make COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Children 6 Months of Age and Older
from the Fairfax County Health Department - When Can Children Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
from HealthyChildren.org - COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) - COVID-19 Testing is Available in Fairfax & Surrounding Jurisdictions
from the Fairfax County Health Department Children - Free COVID-19 At-Home test kits through Fairfax County Public Library
NAVICA™ Account Set Up and Login Instructions
The NAVICA™ Account Set Up and Login Instructions are also available in these languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
How to Create a NAVICA™ Account
- Navigate to the eMed Navica webpage – mynavica.abbott.com and click on “Create An Account”
- One-time steps for creating an account:
- Accept Terms of Use and Privacy Notice Summary
- Enter email address to receive verification code
- Create your password
- Create your profile. Information captured: first name, last name, DOB, mobile number, address, gender, ethnicity, race, primary use
- Account created!
- Add Managed Profile.
- Read and respond to the Managed Profile Agreement.
- Enter child’s first name, last name, and DOB and click “Continue”.
- Enter child’s street address, city, state, and zip code and click “Continue”.
- Enter child’s gender, ethnicity, race, and participant type, and click “Create Managed Profile”.
- Managed profile will now appear on the Managed Profile menu.
NAVICA™ Login Instructions
- Open the Virginia eMed testing webpage by using an internet connection (computer, tablet or phone). You can find the Virginia eMed webpage here: http://virginia.emed.com/.
- Click “Test for School” button
- Type in the name of your student’s school in the box, then click on the matching name of the school in the drop-down box.
- Click “Start Testing” button.
- Click “Login with NAVICA™” button.
- Enter your email address.
- Enter your password.
- Click “Sign In” button.
- Read the NAVICA™ sharing of information request and click “Allow” button.
- Select your student’s name in the drop-down “Who will be taking the test” box.
- Answer all the questions then click “Join Guided Session” button.
- After a brief pause, the Certified Guide will join the session and guide you through the test.
Instructions for the Abbott’s BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag At-Home Test
The BinaxNOW™ Care Room Instructions are also available in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
The BinaxNOW™ Non-Care Room Instructions are also available in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
BinaxNOW™ Care Room Instructions
You are receiving the 15-minute BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test because your child is showing symptoms consistent with COVID-19. This test has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under an Emergency Use Authorize (EUA) for students ages 4 and older.
This test should be completed at home through a telehealth session. The testing session will begin through a device (computer, phone, etc.) by going to Virginia’s eMed webpage.
How to use:
- DO NOT open test kit until directed to by the Certified Guide in the eMed telehealth session
- Go to Virginia's eMed webpage
- Login using NAVICA™ app credentials to begin testing with eMed
- Click start test
- Complete the checklist
- You will be connected to a Certified Guide
- Open the test kit
- Show the testing card and scan the QR code
- Open the testing card and make sure the Certified Guide can see the process
- Remove the dropper bottle cap
- Place 6 drops of liquid into the top hole
- Open the swab package and take the swab out
- Insert the absorbent tip of the swab into a nostril
- Brush against the insides of the nostril in a circular motion 5 times
- Repeat in the other nostril
- Insert swab tip into the bottom hole of the testing card and push up until it fills the top hole
- Turn the swab 3 times
- Peel off the adhesive liner
- Close the card and seal it
- Wait 15 minutes for the results
- The individual will receive an electronic copy of the testing results
If the student tests positive, the student should remain at home. Contact your healthcare provider for follow-up care. Notify your child’s school. Students who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, may not return until:
- It has been at least five (5) days since the student first had symptoms AND
- The student must be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication AND
- The student’s symptoms are getting better
If the student tests negative, the student may return to school when all the following are met:
- The student must be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication AND
- The student’s symptoms must be getting better AND
- Proof of a COVID-19 Test – all of the following are required with this test
- Provide electronic copy of BinaxNOW test result
- Complete and provide the school with the FCPS COVID-19 Negative Home Antigen Test Parent-Guardian Attestation Form
BinaxNOW™ Non-Care Room Instructions
This test has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under an Emergency Use Authorize (EUA) for students ages 4 and older.
This test should be completed at home through a telehealth session. The testing session will begin through a device (computer, phone, etc.) by going to Virginia’s eMed webpage.
How to use:
- DO NOT open test kit until directed to by the Certified Guide in the eMed telehealth session
- Go to Virginia's eMed webpage
- Login using NAVICA™ app credentials to begin testing with eMed
- Click start test
- Complete the checklist
- You will be connected to a Certified Guide
- Open the test kit
- Show the testing card and scan the QR code
- Open the testing card and make sure the Certified Guide can see the process
- Remove the dropper bottle cap
- Place 6 drops of guide into the top hole
- Open the swab package and take the swab out
- Insert the absorbent tip of the swab into a nostril
- Brush against the insides of the nostril in a circular motion 5 times
- Repeat in the other nostril
- Insert swab tip into the bottom hole of the testing card and push up until it fills the top hole
- Turn the swab 3 times
- Peel off the adhesive liner
- Close the card and seal it
- Wait 15 minutes for the results
- The individual will receive an electronic copy of the testing results
If the student tests positive, the student should remain at home. Contact your healthcare provider for follow-up care. Notify your child’s school. Students who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, may not return until:
- It has been at least five (5) days since the student first had symptoms AND
- The student must be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication AND
- The student’s symptoms are getting better
Video: How to Put On and Take Off a Face Covering-Student Procedures
FCPS Wellness Newsletter
Our wellness newsletter delivers useful information for parents.Student Quarantine Exemption and Attestation Form (SE-365)
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SS/SE-365 Student Quarantine Exemption and Attestation Form
- Student Quarantine Exemption and Attestation Form - Arabic
- Student Quarantine Exemption and Attestation Form - Chinese
- Student Quarantine Exemption and Attestation Form - Farsi
- Student Quarantine Exemption and Attestation Form - Korean
- Student Quarantine Exemption and Attestation Form - Spanish
- Student Quarantine Exemption and Attestation Form - Urdu
- Student Quarantine Exemption and Attestation Form - Vietnamese
Health Authorization and Health Information Forms
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Medication Authorization
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se63 - Spanish
Autorización Para Administrar Medicamentos
Por favor, envíe la versión en inglés de este formulario a su escuela para su procesamiento. -
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Epinephrine Authorization
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Autorización de Epinefrina
Por favor, envíe la versión en inglés de este formulario a su escuela para su procesamiento. -
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FCPS Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan
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SS/SE-71 Health Information
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Información De Salud
Por favor, envíe la versión en inglés de este formulario a su escuela para su procesamiento. -
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School Entrance Physical Examination
Note: The School Entrance Health Form - (MCH-213-Spanish) is available on the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) website
FCPS + GMU = A Healthier Community
In the video below, learn about health services that are available to those without health insurance who are registering at the Dunn Loring Student Registration Welcome Center. This program, Mason and Partners Clinic (MAPs), is a partnership between FCPS and George Mason University. The clinic is housed at the FCPS Dunn Loring Administrative Center (2334 Gallows Rd, Vienna, VA 22182). Call 703-204-6740 for more information.
Vaping: What Students Should Know
Information on Vaping/Juuling
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are behaviors that can lead to serious health problems. When discovered early, eating disorders are treatable.Lice Treatment and Prevention
Bed Bug Information
Management of Life Threatening Allergies
School Health and Wellness
School Health Advisory Committee
About School Health Services
Our comprehensive school health program has eight elements, touching all aspects of the school experience and having potential to have a significant impact on students' health knowledge, attitudes, and values. Leadership for each of these elements is provided by several departments within the school system and by the health department. The health department acts in a consultant role to support the services provided by the divisions within the schools.
- Health Education provides a sequential grades preK-12 instructional program addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health.
- Physical Education serves as a means for students to develop strength, coordination, and cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency, as well as for social development, stress reduction, and movement appreciation.
- Health Services promotes the health of students and school staff members through prevention, early intervention, and remediation of specific health problems.
- Counseling provides broad-based prevention and intervention programs to promote the physical and psychological health of students and faculty.
- School Environment creates and maintains facilities that enhance the physical and psychological well being of students. It also provides school clinics to manage injuries and illnesses of students and staff members.
- School Nutrition promotes good nutritional practices both within and outside the school settings (breakfast and lunch programs and nutrition education in the classroom).
- Employee Assistance Program (Staff Wellness) provides school staff members with the opportunity to take active roles in maintaining and achieving optimal physical and psychological health.
- School and Community Agencies integrates health and education professionals in the school and community to provide and support improved school health programs.