- All children attending school between ages four to 17 need to be immunized according to Ontario’s Immunization Schedule according to the Immunization of School Pupils Act.
- 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 Immunization of School Pupils Act 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 so we can update your child’s immunization records.