Tredyffrin/Easttown

PA Department of Health regulations require families to provide proof of immunization on or before the first day of school or risk their child’s exclusion from school. The regulations are intended to ensure that children attending school are adequately protected against potential outbreaks of preventable diseases.

Children in ALL grades (K-12) need the following vaccines:

• Four (4) doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis* (1 dose on or after 4^th birthday)
• Four (4) doses of polio (4^th dose on or after 4^th birthday, and at least 6 months after previous dose given)**
• Two (2) doses of measles, mumps, and rubella*** (given after 12 months of age)
• Three (3) doses of hepatitis B
• Two (2) doses of varicella (chickenpox), or evidence of immunity

 *Usually given as DTaP, DTP, DT, Td.  Pertussis for all grade levels is new.

**4^th dose not necessary if 3^rd dose administered at age 4 or older, and at least 6 months after previous dose.

**Usually given as MMR

Additional immunization requirements for attendance for children in 7^th and 12^th grades:

One (1) dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap)

Two (2) doses of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)

1^st dose given at 11-15 years of age; 2^nd dose required at age 16, or entry into 12^th grade

If the dose was given at 16 or older, only one dose is required.

Exemptions to school law for immunization:

• Medical reasons
• Religious beliefs
• Philosophical/strong moral or ethical conviction

If a child is exempt, he or she may be removed from school during an outbreak/health emergency. 

For additional information on Pennsylvania’s school immunization requirements, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health website at www.health.pa.gov or contact your child’s school nurse.