In order to protect children from epidemics of serious and sometimes fatal diseases, the following immunizations are required, in accordance 28 Pa. Code, Chapter 23, Subchapter C, for attendance at any school in Pennsylvania. Any student not complying with the regulations may be excluded from school until such provisions are met. The Trinity Area School District Policy regarding immunizations can be found in the Trinity Board Policies section.
All Grades (K - 12)
Grades 7 - 12
* Usually given as DTaP, DTP, DT, or TD
** Usually given as MMR
Pennsylvania School Code §23.83, b (1) - (7) states, in addition to having the correct number of doses for each required immunization, that all the required immunizations must be properly spaced in accordance with recommendations developed by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
The recommended spacing for the required immunizations are calculated from birth and are as follows:
DTaP (PA requirement - 4 doses)
Polio (PA requirement - 4 doses)
Hepatitis B (PA Requirement - 3 doses)
MMR (PA Requirement - 2 doses)
Varicella (PA Requirement - 2 doses)
MCV, Meningococcal Conjugate, (PA Requirement - 2 doses)
Tdap (PA Requirement - 1 dose)
**Live attenuated MMR and Varicella vaccinations, if given separately, must be given at least 28 days apart**
A record of immunization is maintained for each student. If your child receives additional immunizations please send the information to the school nurse so your child's record can be kept up to date.
If you unable to obtain the required immunizations for your child you can contact the Washington County State Health Center at 724-223-4540.
**Those wishing for exemptions for medical, moral or religious reasons should show proper documentation**