School-Required Vaccines (K–12)
***while below is a general reference, please follow what the school has instructed you that is required***
DTaP or Tdap
- DTaP (Daptacel, Infanrix, 6 weeks–6 years) – Routine five-dose series at 2, 4, 6, 15–18 months, and 4–6 years.
- Tdap (Boostrix, Adacel, typically 10–18 years) – One routine dose at age 11–12 years. May also be used as part of catch-up vaccination for children ages 7–18 when appropriate.
Polio / IPV (IPOL, 6 weeks–18 years) – Routine four-dose series at 2, 4, 6–18 months, and 4–6 years. Catch-up dosing depends on previous vaccination history.
MMR (M-M-R II, Priorix, 12 months–18 years) – Routine two-dose series at 12–15 months and 4–6 years. For catch-up, doses are given at least 4 weeks apart.
Hepatitis B (Engerix-B, Recombivax HB, birth–18 years) – Routine three-dose series. For catch-up, typically given at 0, 1–2, and 6 months.
Varicella / Chickenpox (Varivax, 12 months–18 years) – Routine two-dose series at 12–15 months and 4–6 years. For catch-up, spacing between doses depends on the child’s age.
Additional School-Required Vaccines — 7th & 12th Grade
Tdap (Boostrix, Adacel) – One dose is required for entry into 7th grade in Pennsylvania.
Meningococcal ACWY (MenQuadfi) – One dose is required for entry into 7th grade, with an additional dose required for entry into 12th grade. Routine adolescent dosing is at ages 11–12 and 16 years.