PA Immunization Requirements
For attendance in Pennsylvania schools, ALL students in ALL grades must have the following immunizations:
If students do not turn in the completed immunization record by the 5th day of school, they may face exclusion from school until they receive the required immunizations.
4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (DTAP) (4th dose on or after 4th birthday)
4 doses of polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given)
2 doses of measles, mumps, rubella
3 doses of hepatitis B (3rd dose must be given on or after 24 weeks of age)
2 doses of varicella (chickenpox ) or evidence of immunity
All immunizations must be spaced according to Pennsylvania state guidelines.
PA State Guidelines for Vaccinations:
For attendance to 7th grade, in addition to the above-listed immunizations, students must have:
If students do not turn in the completed immunization record by the 5th day of school, they may face exclusion from school until they receive the required immunizations.
1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap)
1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)
For attendance to 12th grade, in addition to the above-listed immunizations, students must have:
If students do not turn in the completed immunization record by the 5th day of school, they may face exclusion from school until they receive the required immunizations.
an additional dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) (if one dose was given at 16 years of age or older, that shall count as the 12th-grade dose)
**Home-schooled students must still meet the PA immunization requirements and notify the school district of all immunizations.**
These requirements allow for the following exemptions: medical reasons, religious beliefs, and philosophical/strong moral or ethical conviction. A waiver must be signed by the parent. Please note that even if your child is exempt from immunizations, they may be excluded from school during an outbreak of immunization-preventable disease. Statement of PA Exemption to Immunization Law
For more information about immunizations requirements for school, please visit the School Immunizations PA Department of Health
Where can I schedule my child to get their immunizations?
Your local pediatrician or primary medical provider
Department of Health
York County:
Phone: 717-771-4505- call for an appointment
1750 N. George St York, PA 17404
Adams County:
Phone: 717-334-2112- call for an appointment
225 South Franklin St Gettysburg, PA 17325