Welcome

Attention

School Nurse / Hours

Immunization
Requirements

2010/2011 Immunization Requirements

Health Screenings

Forms

Health Information Links

Message from
Mrs. Caffrey

Health Information Services

        Immunization Requirements     ;

In accordance with Pennsylvania state law, students will not be permitted to enter school without proof of immunizations as indicated below:

For attendance in all grades students need the following vaccines:

4 doses of tetanus* (1 dose on or after the 4th birthday)
4 doses of diphtheria* (1 dose on or after the 4th birthday)
3 doses of polio
2 doses of measles**   
1 dose of mumps**
1 dose of rubella (German measles)**
3 doses of hepatitis B
1 dose of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or history of disease

*Usually given as DTP or DTaP or DT or TD
** Usually given as MMR

Proof of immunization means a written record showing the dates (month, day, year) your child was immunized.

Exemptions to Immunizations:

a.  Medical Exemptions-Children need not be immunized if a physician or his/her designee provides a written statement that immunization may be detrimental to the health of the child.

b.  Religious Exemption-Children need not be immunized if the parent, guardian, or emancipated child objects to the immunization in writing based on religious grounds or on the basis of a strong moral or ethical conviction similar to a religious belief.

An exempt child may be prohibited from attending school during a disease outbreak.