Immunizations

CURRENT DEADLINES:

In order for your child to avoid being excluded from school, parents/caregivers must have all immunizations up-to-date with medical documentation, or complete a Statement of Exemption signed and returned to the school nurse by: September 2, 2025. This date is five days after the start of school (5 day provisional period to obtain required immunizations 28 PA. Code 23.85(e)(1)(i)).

In accordance with the immunization requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and State Board of Education all students grades K-12 must have the immunizations listed below to attend school.  A record of immunizations may be dropped off at your student's building main office.  Contact your health provider or call 1-877-PA HEALTH for more information.

Immunization Records & Physical

Physical must be completed after 7/1/2024 and are required in grades K, 6, & 11. You may submit a copy of the physical & immunization records provided by the student's physician or use the state form to be completed by medical provider.

Dental Exams

PA Public School Code requires dental exams in grades K, 3, & 7. Exams can be accepted after 7/1/2024.

PA Vaccination Requirements

Required Immunizations

DTP/DTAP - 4 doses (1 dose on or after their 4th birthday) 
POLIO - 4 doses (4th dose on or after 4th birthday & at least 6 months after last dose)
MMR - 2 doses (measles, mumps, & rubella)
HEPATITIS B - 3 doses
VARICELLA - 2 doses (or evidence of chicken pox disease
TDAP - 1 dose (required at 11-12 years of age to enter grades 7-12)
MENINGOCOCCAL/MCV  - 2 doses (1st dose at 11-15 years of age, required to enter grade 7, 2nd dose required at age 16 or entry into 12th grade.)