Students face suspension under vaccine Act

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The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says more than 2,700 students are currently facing suspension for missing or incomplete vaccination records.

Effective Feb. 4, in accordance with the Immunization of Schools Pupils Act (ISPA), the health unit will enforce suspension orders for those students in Grades 4-6 with missing or incomplete vaccination records. The Act requires students to be vaccinated for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Pertussis, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Meningitis and chickenpox.

Currently, 86 per cent of Simcoe-Muskoka students in Grades 4-6 have up-to-date immunization records on file with the health unit.

The health unit is offering immunizations by appointment at office locations in Barrie, Midland,

Orillia, Cookstown and Collingwood. From Feb. 3-5, the health unit will also accept walk-ins. For walk-in clinic hours or to schedule an appointment, please visit the health unit’s website.

When a student is immunized at a health unit clinic their record is also updated and they can return to school immediately. Students may also receive their immunization through their healthcare provider but must report this information to the health unit. Reporting immunizations can easily be done online at smdhu.org/ImmsOnline or by calling the health unit at 705-721-7520.

For more information about routine and required vaccines given to students and the diseases they prevent, please visit smdhu.org or by calling the health unit at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520.

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