Immunizations

**__Immunization Requirements__ **  As a result of the new Pennsylvania Department of Health immunization requirements, students IN ALL GRADES in __2009/2010__ need the following:   ·  4 doses of tetanus* (1 dose on or after the 4th birthday)  ·  4 doses of diphtheria* ( 1 dose on or after the 4th birthday)  ·  3 doses of polio  ·  2 doses of measles  ·  1 dose of rubella (German measles)  ·  3 doses of hepatitis B    ·  2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or history of disease __(phased in by 2010/2011)__ * Usually given as DTP or DtaP or DT or Td Usually given as MMR  <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> If your child has not complied with these Pennsylvania Department of Health requirements, he/she will be excluded on May 1, 2010 as required by state law until the necessary documentation is provided. Students who do not have the __second varicella__ by May 1, 2011 will be excluded. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> Please consult with your child’s physician or call the local Health Department at 215-345-3344 to obtain any necessary immunizations.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">2 doses of mumps  **