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The Pennsylvania Department of Health requires immunizations, physicals and dental exams for entry into school and continued attendance. The Health Services website is meant to help you easily access and review information necessary to ensure your certified school nurse has the necessary information and forms to meet those standards and help serve your child well.
Physicals
Physicals are required by the Pennsylvania School Code for school entry at Kindergarten and/or grade one (1) and at grades (six) 6 and eleven (11).
Dental Exams
Dental forms are required by the Pennsylvania School Code for school entry Kindergarten (K) and grade one (1) and grades three (3) and seven (7).
Immunizations
In Pennsylvania, school-age children must meet specific immunization requirements on the first day of school. Without the necessary immunizations or an approved medical or religious/philosophical exemption, children may be excluded from school.