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On this page, find access to information about immunization and a selection of preventable diseases.

Important updates

Immunization of School Pupils Act

Halton students born in , and whose immunization records are not up to date, are at risk of school suspension starting , unless the required information is provided to Halton Region Public Health.

To avoid school suspension, Public Health is encouraging parents/guardians to complete the following actions as soon as possible:

  • Review the student’s record and submit any required information. For students who are 16 or older, or for those having trouble logging in to the online reporting system (ICON), please follow the instructions on our Report Your Immunizations webpage to access the online record.
  • Parents with questions about their child’s record are encouraged to have their 16/16+ student call 311 to speak to a public health nurse. Alternately, if consent is provided at the time of the call, the parent or guardian can speak on the student’s behalf.
  • If the student requires immunization, arrange to receive the vaccine dose(s) through a health care provider. If the student’s primary health care provider cannot provide the vaccine, check availability at a Public Health Community Immunization Clinic.

Halton students born in , and whose immunization records are not up to date, will not be suspended from school in the current school year.

To avoid possible student suspension in the upcoming school year, parents and legal guardians of students born in 2008 and 2009 are still encouraged to view and update their child’s immunization records and to arrange for their child to receive any missing vaccines through their regular health care provider.

School and community immunization clinics

  • Halton Region Public Health will be returning to schools beginning for school immunization clinics for grade 7 and 8 students.
  • Appointments are available up to and including for students born in at community immunization clinics. Eligible students can book an appointment online.
  • Community immunization clinics from will be walk-in only, with limited capacity.
  • Students born in can catch-up on missed doses of vaccines at community immunization clinics that will be scheduled in .

Immunization topics

The Health Department leads efforts in Halton Region to prevent disease and optimize health for all citizens. Part of our work includes promoting immunization/vaccination, and monitoring compliance with provincial requirements for immunization/vaccination.

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