Immunizations . . .

The Pennsylvania Department of Health requires the following minimum immunizations for pupils entering or attending school for the first time in Pennsylvania. From time to time the State adds to the immunization requirements. You will be notified of these changes and given adequate time to comply. Immunizations are available without cost or at reduced rates based upon income levels. Contact your school nurse for further information. These immunizations must be completed and proof of immunization must be submitted to the school nurse before students may attend school. If your childs immunizations are not current or complete, he/she may be excluded from school until the State regulations have been met.

1. Four (4) or more doses of Diphtheria and Tetanus, with the 4th dose given on or after the 4th birthday. (May include Pertussis vaccine).
2. Three (3) doses of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) or four (4) doses of injectable Polio vaccine.
3. Two (2) doses of live Measles Vaccine, preferably given as MMR, with the first dose given after 12 months of age, or a confirmed case of disease with blood titer verification. Physician diagnosis of disease is not acceptable.
4. One (1) dose of live Rubella Vaccine or confirmed case with blood titer verification. Physician diagnosis of disease is not acceptable.
5. Mumps [one (1) vaccination] or a physician verified case of the disease.
6. Hepatitis B - three (3) vaccinations properly spaced.
7. Varicella (chicken pox) immunity, either from vaccination (Varivax), history of disease, or laboratory testing. Required in K-5 and 7-12 in 2007-08; K-12 there after.
8. A TB test may be required, at the School Nurse's discretion, for students who are new to the school or who have not had a recent test.

The School District’s responsibilities relative to the enforcement of the law will be based on the following criteria:

1. PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION, rather than parent recall, is required. No child without a valid exemption shall be enrolled into school if ALL immunizations are not documented.
2. No child without a valid exemption shall be enrolled into school if all immunizations are not documented.
3. The immunization histories of all transfer students must be reviewed for completeness, and corrective action taken when necessary.