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 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)

 

 

 

 

 

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