Health Suite
Welcome to the Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy Health Office Website.
Contact Information:
Email:
Phone: 412-731-5816 x3150
Fax:
Pennsylvania School Immunization Requirements
Under 24 P.S. §13-1303a and 28 Pa. Code §§23.81–23.87, children in Pennsylvania are
required to have the following vaccines to attend school:
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- DTaP/Tdap: 4 doses (1 on or after 4th birthday)
- Polio: 4 doses (final on or after 4th birthday and 6 months after previous dose)
- MMR: 2 doses
- Hepatitis B: 3 doses
- Varicella: 2 doses or proof of immunity
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- 7th Grade Entry: 1 dose Tdap and 1 dose MCV4 (in addition to previous immunizations)
- 12th Grade Entry: 1 additional MCV4 dose (unless 1st dose was after age 16)
Exemptions are permitted only for:
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- Medical reasons (doctor’s written statement)
- Religious beliefs
- Strong moral or ethical convictions similar to a religious belief (See 28 Pa. Code 23.84.)
Exclusion from School:
Students who are not fully immunized and do not have an approved exemption may not
attend school and will be excluded until documentation is provided. (See 28 Pa. Code 23.85.)
Uninsured students can obtain these shots for FREE at the Allegheny County Health Department 412-578-8062
References:
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- 24 P.S. §13-1303a – School Immunization Law
- 28 Pa. Code Chapter 23, Subchapter C – School Immunization Regulations
- Pennsylvania Department of Health – www.health.pa.gov
Screening Requirements
Height and Weight ‐ All grades
Vision ‐ All grades
Dental examination ‐ Grades K‐1, 3, and 7
Scoliosis screening ‐ Grades 6, 7
Physical examinations ‐ Grades K‐1, 6, 11
Hearing ‐ Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7, 11
Medication Administration
In order for any prescribed medication to be administered to any student by the school nurse, there must be a written order from a licensed prescriber. This written permission will include:
- Name of child
- Date of prescription
- Name of medication
- Dosage and route of administration
- Specific time, or special circumstances, in which the medication shall be administered
- Specific length, period, or amount of medication prescribed
- Signature of the prescriber
In addition to the order, written consent from the parent/guardian is required which shall give permission for such administration and relieve the Board and its employees of liability for administration of medication.
All medications must be stored in the original container and will be kept in a locked cabinet in the Health office.
Emergency medications may be carried by the student with MD documentation and written parent/guardian consent.
Metro Community Health Center
Health services provided:
Complete pediatric care, physical exams, and sports physicals
Immediate attention for injuries, allergies, and sudden illnesses
Urgent Care VisitsPrescriptions and medication managementImmunizations.
Video conferencing for parents who are unable to attend visits
Attention Sixth Grade Parents!!!
All students entering 7th grade must have documentation in the Health Office of having had one Tdap & one MCV4 Vaccine.
Students without this information will be excluded from school on the first day of classes until documentation is received.
Uninsured students can obtain these shots for FREE at the Allegheny County Health Department---
412-578-8060.
Please contact your school nurse if your child has a medical or religious/moral exemption.
Health Status Letters are available for all students. Call or email the health office
Strep Throat is Having a Spring Fling!
Strep throat is a common type of sore throat in children. Symptoms include red & swollen tonsils (sometimes with white patches), fever of 101F or above, head & body aches and swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
Doctors can test for this illness in their office and treatment is usually 7-14 days of antibiotics. Children may return to school after taking antibiotics for 24 hours.
There is no vaccine to prevent strep throat. The best way to keep from getting strep throat is to wash your hands often and avoid sharing eating utensils like spoons & straws.
Your school nurse is a good resource for answers to questions about strep throat and other childhood illnesses.
Need to know if you should keep your child home today?
Click here for infectious disease guidelines