Health unit immunization clinics open to Grades 4, 5 and 6 students to help avoid suspension

From the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Did you receive a suspension order from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit notifying you that your child in Grade 4, 5 or 6 may be missing required routine immunizations and their record with the health unit is not up to date?

Immunization appointments are available online or by calling 705-721-7520 or toll-free 1-877-721-7520 before the February 4 reporting deadline.

The health unit is also offering several walk-in “catch up” clinics at its Barrie, Cookstown, Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Midland and Orillia from Feb. 3 to 5. Visit our website to find a clinic available near you.

Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), public health units are required to maintain vaccination records for every student attending school and enforce suspension for incomplete vaccine information. Having up to date records allows the health unit to respond more effectively to prevent and control disease outbreaks in our communities.

For more information, visit www.smdhu.org.

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