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 IMMUNIZATION REGULATIONS

In accordance with the Allegheny County Health Department, the immunization guidelines for students are listed below.  In order to enroll, a student must have at least one dose of each required vaccine listed below  You will have a provisional period of eight months to complete the necessary requirements.  If not complete, your child will be excluded on May 1st of that school year.     (exemptions listed below)   

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Enrollment of Students      (State Regulations)
               24 P.S. §13-1301 – §13-1306 Issued
January 22, 2009 

Acceptable documentation includes either:

  • The child’s immunization record from the Primary Card Provider. 
  • A written statement from the former school district or from a medical office that the required immunizations have been administered, or that a required series is in progress.
  • Verbal assurances from the former school district or a medical office that the required immunizations have been completed, with records to follow.
     
All Students        Grade 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  dose 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
                                                                           
Grades 7-12 *    In addition to those listed above
1 dose Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis     (Tdap)   
1 dose Meningitis vaccine                (MCV)
 

* 7th grade students will not be permitted to start their 7th grade school year without completion of the above noted immunizations. 

 

Links to read more about it: 

Center for Disease Control - recommended immunization schedule

Allegheny County Health Department - clinic hours   Federally funded immunizations and administered free of charge to children through 18 years of age.

 

Exemptions to Immunization Laws

Medical exemption - when the physical condition of the child is such that immunization would endanger life or health. (requires Physician signature)

Religious exemption –when the parent/guardian adheres to a religious belief whose teachings are opposed to such immunizations. (requires parent/guardian signature)

 

 

 

 

 

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