Vaccine Safety
- Vaccines are held to the highest standard of safety.
- The United States has the safest, most effective vaccine supply in history.
- Vaccines are continually monitored for safety and effectiveness.
Pennsylvania's school immunization requirements can be found in 28 PA Code Ch. 23 (School Immunization).
Any student who does not meet these requirements by the first day of school, may be excluded from school until the minimum requirements have been met.
Contact your health care provider or the Pennsylvania Department of Health at 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258).
Vaccine information can be found at: www.dontwaitvaccinate.pa.gov.
TB screening (Mantoux) is required in South Middleton School District for all international students before their first day of school. If they had a previous screening it must not be more than one month prior to their first day of school.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have not completed immunization requirements, the vaccinations can be received from your private physician.
Immunization Requirements
If you have any questions about immunization requirements, please contact your child(ren)'s school nurse.