The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires all school-aged children (4 to 17) in Ontario to have proof of immunization against the diseases listed below. Parents and guardians are also required to report their child’s vaccinations to the Health Unit.
Diphtheria
https://www.sdhu.com/health-topics-programs/vaccines-immunizations/diphtheria-toxoid-vaccine
Tetanus
https://www.sdhu.com/health-topics-programs/vaccines-immunizations/tetanus-toxoid-vaccine
Polio
https://www.sdhu.com/health-topics-programs/vaccines-immunizations/poliomyelitis-vaccine
Measles
https://www.sdhu.com/health-topics-programs/vaccines-immunizations/measles-vaccine
Mumps
https://www.sdhu.com/health-topics-programs/vaccines-immunizations/mumps-vaccine
Rubella
https://www.sdhu.com/health-topics-programs/vaccines-immunizations/rubella-vaccine
Meningococcal disease
https://www.sdhu.com/health-topics-programs/vaccines-immunizations/meningococcal-vaccine
Pertussis (whooping cough)
https://www.sdhu.com/health-topics-programs/vaccines-immunizations/pertussis-vaccine
Varicella (chickenpox)
https://www.sdhu.com/health-topics-programs/vaccines-immunizations/varicella-chickenpox-vaccine
Children who follow the routine childhood immunization schedule (Government of Ontario) will receive all the vaccines needed at the right time to attend school. Students who do not have up-to-date vaccinations and records on file with the Health Unit could be suspended from school until both are updated.
Reporting vaccination
You have several options to report your child’s vaccinations.
Vaccination exemptions
If your child requires an exemption from vaccination for medical, religious, or conscientious reasons, you must complete and submit a form.
Source:
https://www.sdhu.com/health-topics-programs/vaccines-immunizations/vaccinations-required-to-attend-school
