The
following immunizations are required for attendance at any
school in Pennsylvania. Proof of immunization is required
prior to attendance in class.
-
4 doses
of diphtheria/tetanus vaccine
-
3 doses
of polio vaccine
-
2 doses
of measles vaccine
-
1 dose
of mumps vaccine
-
1 dose
of rubella vaccine
To
enter Kindergarten and grade 7, the following additional
immunizations are required:
-
3 doses
of hepatitis B vaccine
-
1 dose
of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. [If 13 years of age or
older, 2 doses of vaccine are required]
If
your child has had the disease of chickenpox, the vaccine is
not required. A signed statement from the parent or
physician is acceptable proof of having had the disease.
Please include in the statement the age, date or year your
child had the chickenpox.
The
school nurse maintains an official Pennsylvania immunization
record for each student. Whenever your child receives
additional immunizations, please send the information to the
school nurse so the record can be updated. This official
record follows students wherever they attend school in
Pennsylvania.
If your
child does not have health insurance or if the insurance
does not cover immunizations, you can contact the Butler
County State Health Center at (724) 287-1769. Clinics are on
the third Thursday of every month. Please call for an
appointment. They are located in the Monarch Building, 100
Brugh Avenue, Suite 201, Butler, PA 16001.
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Hearing
Grades K-3, 7, 11
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You can
request a vision or hearing screening at any time if you
suspect that your child may have a problem.
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Height
and weight measurement is used to calculate Body Mass
Index-(BMI)-for-Age percentile. The BMI-for-Age percentile is
used as a guideline to help assess whether an individual may
be overweight or underweight. This information will be sent
home to the parent/guardian of each student.
BMI
should be considered a screening tool only. The child's health
care provider is the best person to evaluate whether or not
the measurements are within a healthy range.
Note: The
new BMI calculation is required in grades K-4 in the 2005-06
school year, K-8 in 2006-07, and K-12 in 2007-08.
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It is
recommended that this exam be done by your private physician
who is more familiar with your child's medical history. The
form for reporting the exam can be obtained from your school
nurse or from this website.
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This exam
can be done by your private dentist. The form for reporting
the exam can be obtained from your school nurse or from this
website.
Students
who do not turn in a completed, private physical or dental
exam form will be scheduled for an exam with the school doctor
or dentist.
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The
purpose of this screening is to detect any abnormal curvature
of the spine. In 6th grade the scoliosis screening is
generally done as part of the physical exam.
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What Does a Referral Mean?
If you receive a referral form after any school screening, it
simply means that the screening detected a possible problem
and further evaluation is recommended. The form is to be
completed by your private physician, dentist or eye doctor and
returned to the school nurse. As always, if you have any
questions, contact the school nurse.
