| IMMUNIZATION
REGULATIONS This
past fall, the Allegheny County Health Department mandated new immunization
guidelines for all students with the start of the 2008-2009
school year. These new guidelines coincide with the Recommended
Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0-18 of the Center for Disease
Control. (exemptions see below)
| All
Students |
Grade K-12
(changes in red) |
| |
|
| 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) |
| |
|
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) |