Immunizations

The following immunizations are required for attendance at any school in Pennsylvania. Proof of immunization is required prior to attendance in class.

• 3 doses of diphtheria/tetanus vaccine
• 3 doses of polio vaccine
• 2 doses of measles vaccine
• 1 dose of mumps vaccine
• 1 dose of rubella vaccine

To enter Kindergarten / First Grade, the following additional immunizations are required:

• 1 dose of diphtheria/tetanus vaccine (for a total of 4 doses, one of which must be on or after the 4th birthday)
• 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine
• 1 dose of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. [If 13 years of age or older, 2 doses of vaccine are required]

To enter Seventh Grade, the following additional immunizations are required:

• 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine
• 1 dose of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. [If 13 years of age or older, 2 doses of vaccine are required]

If your child has had the disease of chickenpox, the vaccine is not required. A signed statement from the parent or physician is acceptable proof of having had the disease. Please include in the statement the age, date or year your child had the chickenpox.

The school nurse maintains an official Pennsylvania immunization record for each student. Whenever your child receives additional immunizations, please send the information to the school nurse so the record can be updated. This official record follows students wherever they attend school in Pennsylvania.

If your child does not have health insurance or if the insurance does not cover immunizations, you can contact the Butler County State Health Center at (724) 287-1769. Clinics are on the third Thursday of every month. Please call for an appointment. They are located in the Monarch Building, 100 Brugh Avenue, Suite 201, Butler, PA 16001.