March 28th, 2022
We want to remind families that students in Grade 7 to 12 are eligible to be vaccinated through the school immunization program.
Proof of Immunization
According to the Immunization of School Pupils Act, all elementary and secondary students need to have proof of immunization against:
- diphtheria
- tetanus
- polio
- measles
- mumps
- rubella
- meningococcal disease
- pertussis
- varicella (chickenpox)
Children born in 2006 or later are also eligible to receive or complete their series of Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines.
Grade 7 and 8 Students
Parents and caregivers of students in Grade 7 and 8 will receive information from Public Health to invite them to book an appointment to start or complete their child’s school program vaccines (hepatitis B, HPV and meningococcal).
If Your Child is Not Up-To-Date on Routine Vaccines
If your child is in Grade 7 to 12 this school year (2021/2022) and not up-to-date on their routine vaccines, you will receive a letter in the mail letting you know which vaccines are missing.
Learn more about the school immunization program on the Public Health website.
Vaccination Clinics
Public Health is offering clinics to help get Grade 7 to 12 students back on track with their vaccinations. Starting in April 2022, appointments will be available at the Public Health Vaccine Clinics at:
- 435 The Boardwalk in Waterloo
- 99 Beechwood Rd in Cambridge
Before you make your appointment
Before booking an appointment, make sure that all vaccinations your child has received from your health care provider or out of province are reported to Public Health.
Report your child’s immunization record:
- Online: Immunization Reporting
- Phone: 519-575-4400 ext. 5001 (Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)
- Fax: 519-885-7260
Translation is available for those who require it.
Make An Appointment
You can make an appointment:
- Contact your health care provider
- Online: Public Health appointment portal
- By phone: 519-575-4400 ext. 5001 (Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)
Translation is available for those who require it.
For more information
For information about the School Vaccine Program:
- Visit the Region of Waterloo Public Health website
- Call Region of Waterloo Public Health at 519-575-4400 ext. 5001
To access your child’s immunization record:
- Visit the Immunization Reporting website
- Call Region of Waterloo Public Health at 519-575-4400 ext. 5001