IMMUNIZATIONS REGULATIONS
PA School Immunization Requirements MUST be met by 5th day of school or students will NOT be allowed to attend school. If you are unsure, please check with your pediatrician.
Children in ALL grades (K-12) need the following immunizations for attendance:
- 4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (one dose on or after student's 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of polio(one dose on or after student's 4th birthday)
- 2 doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
- 3 doses of hepatitis B
- 2 doses of varicella (chicken pox)
Additional Requirements for Students Entering 7th Grade
- 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap)
- 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)
Additional Requirements for Students Entering 12th Grade
- 2nd dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)
- MCV is to be given at 16 years or older to count as the 12th grade dose
SCHOOL VACCINE INFORMATION
