Childcare Vaccination Requirements in Pennsylvania
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There is a PA State Law about which childhood vaccinations are required to attend child care group settings (PA Code 27.77).
Yes, on the first day of childcare attendance, all children ages 2 months and older must have received the required vaccinations (see below for further information about required vaccinations). If a child has not received their vaccinations, they must have documented the child’s medical, religious, or philosophical exemption. In most cases, it is the responsibility of the family to obtain this documentation and provide it to the childcare staff.
Required vaccinations vary by a child’s age. You can find the recommended vaccination schedules by visiting the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Recommended Vaccination Schedule. You can also speak with your child’s healthcare team to learn more about the recommended immunization schedule.
Print a copy of the most recent health assessment or after visit summary on file.
If you do not have a MyCHOP account for your child, you can call your CHOP Primary Care office to request an access code. Once you have an access code, you can set up your new account here.