The Department of Health's School Immunization regulation changes are in effect at the start of the 2011-2012 school year. The Pa Department of Health recommends updating your child's vaccinations at their next doctor's appointment.

The requirements are as follows:

All grades K-12 need the following:

4 doses of tetanus
4 doses of diphtheria
3 doses of polio
2 doses of measles
2 doses of mumps
1 dose of rubella
3 doses of hepatitis B
2 doses of varicella

7th grade additional requirements:
1 dose of meningococcal conjugate (MCV)
1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap)
If 5 years have elapsed since last tetanus containing vaccine