Immunizations

The present school health laws of the State of Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Health Department require that all students be immunized against the following diseases. Please provide your child’s current immunizations for registration. If not complete at that time, the Certified School Nurse will notify you of additional requirements. They should then be completed and documentation provided for the first day of school.

ALL STUDENTS GRADES K-12

4 doses Tetanus (1 dose after 4th birthday)
4 doses Diphtheria (1 dose after 4th birthday)
3 doses Polio
2 doses Measles
2 doses Mumps
1 doses Rubella
3 doses Hepatitis B
2 doses Varicella or written statement from physician/designee indicating month and year of disease or serologic proof of immunity

FOR STUDENTS GRADES 7-12

(In addition to those listed for All Students Grades K-12)

1 dose of Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap)
1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4)

EXEMPTION TO IMMUNIZATION LAW:

Medical — Student whose physical condition is such that an immunization would endanger their life or health. Such a statement must be signed by a Physician.

Religious — Written statement by parent/guardian of religious or moral belief opposed to such immunization.