The State of Pennsylvania has mandated that all children entering the Kindergarten or First Grade present documented proof that the following immunizations have been received:

Diphtheria, 4 doses Toxoid - one after the fourth birthday

Tetanus, 4 doses Toxoid - one after fourth birthday

Polio, 3 doses Trivalen Oral Vaccine

Measles, 2 doses of vaccine

Rubella, 2 doses of vaccine

Mumps, 2 doses of vaccine

Hepatitis B, 3 doses of vaccine

After the basic series of three Oral Polio Vaccine, Diphtheria and Tetanus, boosters are due between four and six years of age. This should be followed by a Diphtheria-Tetanus booster between 14 and 16 years of age with a subsequent booster every ten years.

The State does not require Pertussis, Haemophilus influenza B (HIB) or Smallpox vaccination but parents should check with physician for current practices.

A registered nurse is provided by the school district according to the school’s enrollment. He/she is responsible for checking the height, weight, hearing and vision of every child and for making referral to parents when existing problems are found. The nurse maintains all health records.

Care given in the school is limited to first aid in accidents or illness until the parents can be reached to take the child home, to the doctor, or to the hospital.

If your child has a specific medical problem, please notify the homeroom teacher and the nurse of the problem. Medic-Alert bracelets are also strongly recommended for any child with a medical problem. Emergency cards are kept on file for each student. Please be sure that we have an up-to-date emergency number on file in case of an emergency during the school day involving your child.

Accidents or unusual illness occurring at school are reported immediately to the principal or main office personnel. When a student becomes ill or meets with an accident, the parent or guardian is contacted. If the parent or guardian cannot be reached, the emergency contact will be called. No medicine of any kind, including aspirin, may be given to the student. Only minor and very basic first aid may be administered. Secondary treatment may not be administered to an area already treated by the family or a physician. Parents must be contacted immediately if there is any question regarding an injury. It is generally recommended that prescription medicines be given to the student before school or at bedtime in accordance with the physician’s directions. In those RARE instances where it is necessary because of the age of the child for the student to be given medication during the school day, it should be done through the school nurse in accordance with the procedures of that office.

Please inform the school nurse, in writing, when boosters are given.

Each child is required to have a Tuberculin Tine test within a three-month period prior to entering school.

All students are screened yearly under the State-mandated program. Student physical examinations are required within three months of entry into school and the sixth grade. Student dental examinations are required within three months of entry into school and in the third and seventh grades. The sixth and seventh grade students are also screened for scoliosis.

Prescription and non-prescription over the counter medications must be in the original container with a note from the parent and physician to include: name of medicine, dosage, time of administration, dates to be given, and reason for medication. Medications may be sent in by the day or week. It is not recommended that students carry a full prescription bottle to be taken back and forth daily.