March 28th, 2022

We want to remind families that students in Grade 7 to 12 are eligible to be vaccinated through the school immunization program.

Vaccine

Proof of Immunization

According to the Immunization of School Pupils Act, all elementary and secondary students need to have proof of immunization against:

  • diphtheria
  • tetanus
  • polio
  • measles
  • mumps
  • rubella
  • meningococcal disease
  • pertussis
  • varicella (chickenpox)

Children born in 2006 or later are also eligible to receive or complete their series of Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines.

Grade 7 and 8 Students

Parents and caregivers of students in Grade 7 and 8 will receive information from Public Health to invite them to book an appointment to start or complete their child’s school program vaccines (hepatitis B, HPV and meningococcal).

If Your Child is Not Up-To-Date on Routine Vaccines

If your child is in Grade 7 to 12 this school year (2021/2022) and not up-to-date on their routine vaccines, you will receive a letter in the mail letting you know which vaccines are missing.

Learn more about the school immunization program on the Public Health website.

Vaccination Clinics

Public Health is offering clinics to help get Grade 7 to 12 students back on track with their vaccinations. Starting in April 2022, appointments will be available at the Public Health Vaccine Clinics at:

  • 435 The Boardwalk in Waterloo
  • 99 Beechwood Rd in Cambridge

Before you make your appointment

Before booking an appointment, make sure that all vaccinations your child has received from your health care provider or out of province are reported to Public Health.

Report your child’s immunization record:

  • Online: Immunization Reporting
  • Phone: 519-575-4400 ext. 5001 (Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)
  • Fax: 519-885-7260

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Register

Make An Appointment

You can make an appointment:

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For more information

For information about the School Vaccine Program:

To access your child’s immunization record:

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