Immunizations

Immunizations Required by PA Law:

The following immunizations must be completed and verified by the school nurse before a student may attend any classes.

Children ENTERING SCHOOL AT K OR GRADE 1 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** (given after 12 months)
• 1 dose of mumps** (given after 12 months)
• 1 dose of rubella (German measles)** (given after 12 months)
• 3 doses of hepatitis B
• 1 dose of varcella (chickenpox) vaccine or history of disease

            *Usually given as DTP or DtaP or DT or Td
          **Usually given as MMR


Children ENTERING 7^th GRADE need the following vaccines:

• 3 doses of tetanus
• 3 doses of diphtheria
• 2 doses of polio
• 2 doses of measles** (given after 12 months)
• 1 dose of mumps** (given after 12 months)
• 1 dose of rubella (German measles)** (given after 12 months)
• 3 doses of hepatitis B
• Age appropriate dose(s) of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or history of disease
   

Pennsylvania's school immunization requirements can be found in 28 PA.CODE CH.23 (School Immunization)

Contact your health care provider or 1-877 PA HEALTH for more information