Under the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, all children attending school must be properly immunized. 

Children in grades K-12 need the following immunizations for entry:

• 4 doses of polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given)
• 4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (1 dose after the 4th birthday)
• 2 doses of measles, mumps and rubella (also referred to as MMR)
• 3 doses of hepatitis B
• 2 doses of varicella(chickenpox) or evidence of immunity

Children in grades 7 and 12 need ADDITIONAL immunization requirements for attendance:

• 2 doses meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) 

*First dose is required upon entry into 7th grade; a second dose is required at age 16 or entry into 12th grade

*If the first dose was given at 16 years of age or older, only one dose is required.

• 1 dose of Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) upon entry into 7th grade

**If you fail to provide proof of the required immunizations, your child will be EXCLUDED after the first five days of the new school year**

If your child does not have a physician and/or you are in the process of transitioning insurances, please utilize the following services for assistance:

  Wilkes-Barre City Health Department
570-208-4284

Please contact me if you have any religious, health, or moral/ethical concerns.

PA Department of Health - School Immunization Requirements