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Physical and dental
examinations are a State requirement in Pennsylvania. If the family
so desires, the physical examination may be done by their family physician
at the family's expense. The school district provides physical and
dental examinations in the following grades:
Physical Examinations
First - Sixth - Eleventh Grades
Dental Examinations
First - Third - Seventh Grades
Immunizations
All
school age children (Grades K-12) must have the following immunizations to
be admitted to school:
4 - D.P.T. (Diphtheria-Whooping
Cough-Tetanus)
3 - O.P.V. (Oral Polio Vaccine)
2 - Nine Day Measles Vaccine
2 - Three Day Measles Vaccine
3 - Hepatitis
A
second dose of the measles vaccine is now required for all students.
A
Tuberculin Tine Test must be administered to every child in the first and
ninth grade to determine if they have been exposed to tuberculosis.
Parents will be notified of any positive findings.
Communicable Diseases
Children
who have a communicable disease may not remain in school. The
following communicable diseases are subject to exclusion according to
state health law:
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