Families of students with missing records will receive letters explaining what is needed and the deadline for submitting proof of vaccination.
Southeast Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their children’s vaccines are up to date before school immunization checks begin this fall.
Deputy Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ethan Toumishey said vaccines act like a “rehearsal” for the immune system, helping protect children and their communities from serious illnesses.
Manager of Immunization with Southeast Public Health Jennifer Adams, says Parents across the Southeast region are being asked to check their children’s vaccination records.
Families of students with missing records will receive letters explaining what is needed and the deadline for submitting proof of vaccination.
Adams noted that many children are vaccinated but their records were never sent to public health. Parents can submit records online following the instructions in the letter.
Dr. Toumishey says the risks on non-vaccination go beyond school yards.
Grade 7 school clinics are underway across the southeast region, and families without a doctor can book appointments through local public health clinics.
As amalgamation continues, parents can visit the legacy versions of the former health unit's websites at healthunit.org, hpepublichealth.ca, or kflaph.ca to get more information.
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