Immunization for School-Aged Children
  • All children attending school between ages 4 to 17 need to be immunized according to Ontario’s Immunization Schedule according to the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA): Immunization for School Attendance
  • The Health Unit maintains immunization records for school children in Perth County
  • If your child’s immunizations are not up-to-date, or we don’t have an updated immunization record, the Health Unit will contact you to let you know.
  • Children who do not meet the ISPA requirements will be suspended from school until they have met the requirements.
  • Immunization exemptions can be obtained. Please call Health Line for further information.
  • Remember to let the Health Unit know when your child has received an immunization. Here’s how: Immunization Records

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