Notes from the Nurses: Required Exams and Immunizations

Here is a friendly reminder from the Colonial school nurses about required physical exams, dental exams, and immunizations.

Physical Examinations

Physical exams are required for the following grades:

• Entry into school (Kindergarten/First Grade)
• Sixth Grade
• Eleventh Grade

Click here to access the Physical Exam Form.

Dental Examinations

Dental exams are required for the following grades:

• Entry into school (Kindergarten/First Grade)
• Third Grade
• Seventh Grade

Click here for access to the dental exam form. 

Immunizations

The Pennsylvania School Health Code requires that the following immunizations be completed within five days of the start of school for a student to attend school:

• DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis): four doses, one given after the fourth birthday
• Polio: four doses, one given after the fourth birthday and at least six months after previous dose
• MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella): two doses after 12 months of age, 
• Hepatitis B: three properly spaced doses, with the last dose given after age 24 weeks
• Varicella (chicken pox): two doses after 12 months of age or written proof of the disease from your health care provider

Additional 7th grade requirements:

• Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis): must be given after age 11
• Meningococcal Conjugate

Additional 12th grade requirement:

• Meningococcal Conjugate: 2nd dose if first dose given before age 16