• School Health Services
     
    Logan Elementary School Nurse
    Mrs. Jennifer Stark, School Nurse
    412-824-6053 ext, 3700
     
    East Allegheny High School
    Mrs. Darcy Yeloushan, School Nurse
    412-824-9700 ext. 1700
     
     
     
     
     
    Updated Immunization Information 
     
    Frequently Asked Questions - Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) - FAQ's EV-D68
    More information can be found under Departments, Health Services, School Health Information
     IMMUNIZATION ALERT
     
    Allegheny County Health Department
    School Immunization Requirements

     The following immunizations are required for PA school students Grade K-12:

    •  4 doses of DTAP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) One dose needs to have been given after the 4th birthday. Only 3 doses are required if the first dose administered was after the age of 7.
    • 4 doses of polio
    • 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps and rubella)
    • 3 doses of Hepatitis B
    • 2 doses of varicella vaccine ( Students entering grades K thru 12 with a prior history of chicken pox disease reported by a parent and documented in the record before September 2008 are considered immune and require no further follow-up. Students who report a history of chicken pox after September 2008 will need to provide a written statement from their physician verifying the disease.)

     New Immunization requirements for students Grade 7

    • 1 dose of tdap( also may be called boostrix) 
    • 1 dose of meningitis vaccine ( may also be called menactra or MCV4)

    New Immunization requirements for students Grade 12

    •  1 dose of meningitis vaccine ( may also be called menactra or MCV4)

    These Vaccines may be obtained at the ACHD (Allegheny County Health Department), free of charge, for all students 18 years and younger. You can contact the ACHD at 412-578-8060.

     
    HEAD LICE REMINDER

    There is an increase prevalence of head lice during the fall and winter months due to sharing hats and scarves. Although, an annoying problem, head lice should not cause undue alarm.

    Head lice are not a sign of poor hygiene and they do not transmit disease. Spread from one child to another can occur during direct head to head contact or by sharing of personal items such as combs, brushes, caps or helmets.

    The most common symptom of head lice is itching and head scratching, particularly at night. Red bite marks or sores may also be noticed on the scalp. If you suspect that your child has head lice, he or she should be examined by your health care provider. Safe and effective products to treat head lice are available both over the counter and by doctor’s prescription. It is important to follow the directions carefully. In addition, use a fine-tooth comb or special nit comb to help remove the eggs (nits) from the hair. You can also check your child’s scalp weekly when the hair is wet to see if there are any new head lice. Parents should also wash in hot water or dry-clean all recently worn clothing, hats, used bedding, and towels. Personal care items such as combs, brushes and hair clips should also be washed in hot water. Toys, such as stuffed animals, can be put into a tightly closed plastic bag for 14 days or placed in a hot dryer for 30 minutes to kill the lice.