Childhood vaccination provides protection from life-threatening and debilitating disease. Immunizations strengthen the immune system, the body’s ability to fight illness. Vaccination helps the individual child, but also protects the community from spreading illness.
This page offers valuable information about the importance of vaccination, schedules, and videos to help parents make informed decisions. Contact your school nurse with specific questions about your child’s immunizations.
What vaccines are needed for my child to enter school in PA?
Where can I get vaccinations if I do not have health insurance in PA?
New influenza vaccines are released each year because new strains of the virus evolve quickly. For this reason, influenza vaccination is recommended yearly for everyone 6 months of age and older.