Healthy Bodies Checklist

It is important to have your child's eyes checked before they start school as problems with their vision can impact learning.

Visit visual health for children to learn more.

Making sure your child's immunizations are up-to-date prior to starting school is one way of protecting your child from getting sick. Booking a full physical check up for your child with their healthcare provider is the best way of ensuring they are growing well and up-to-date with their immunizations.

Did you know? You need to update the Halton Region Health Department every time your child gets an immunization from their healthcare provider as your healthcare provider’s office does not report these records for you.

Report your child’s immunization online

Getting enough sleep, eating well and staying active support children’s growth and development and help to keep them healthy. But there are other everyday things parents can do:

• Be a good role model for your child.
• Teach and encourage your child to wash their hands before eating, after using the washroom and when they become dirty or sticky.
• Show and remind your child to sneeze into their elbow or sleeve – this reduces the spread of infection.
• Plan ahead by making arrangements to deal with your child’s sick days.
• Be informed and review the links below.
  • Periods of Exclusion (ie. How long to keep your child at home when they are sick)
  • Learn more on how to implement routines to help keep order and structure at home and school.