The Health Unit offers school immunization clinics throughout the year.
Before each clinic, public health nurses will assess the immunization record of each student. If that student is not up to date for his/her age, they will be offered the immunization at their school clinic.
Consents are sent home to parents before the clinic.
Click on the links below for more information:
Where can I find the school immunization clinic schedule?
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
- Click hereto download a copy of the elementary school immunization schedule for January through June, 2010.
- The nurses will be providing SK boosters along with Grade 7 hepatitis B and Menactra® immuniztions and the HPV vaccine for Grade 8 girls.
- For more information, please contact your child's school or the Health Unit at 625-5971 or 625-8346.
HIGH SCHOOLS
The nurses will be providing boosters to high schools on the following dates:
- Churchill - February 22 and 23, 2010
- St. Patrick's - March 1 and 2, 2010
- St. Ignatius - March 8 and 9, 2010
- Westgate - March 25 and 25, 2010
- Hammersjold - March 29 and 30, 2010
- Superior - May 31 and June 1, 2010
Changes may occur to the schedule. Please check the list below:
For schools in the District, please contact your local branch office:
- Manitouwadge: 826-4061
- Marathon: 229-1820
- Schreiber: 824-2413
- Nipigon: 887-3031
- Geraldton: 854-0454
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Is it my responsibility to make sure the Health Unit has my child’s vaccination history?
Yes, it is parents’ responsibility to inform the Health Unit of their child's immunizations. The Health Unit will have a record of any vaccines administered by Health Unit nurses. Health care providers do not automatically inform the Health Unit when vaccines are given.
If your child receives a vaccine from another health care provider, please send this information to the Health Unit.
You have two options:
Once you have an up-to-date listing of all vaccines, please forward to the Vaccine Preventable Disease program:
- Fax to: (807) 625-4828
- Mail to: Vaccine Preventable Disease Program, Thunder Bay District Health Unit, 999 Balmoral Street Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6E7
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What is the Immunization of School Pupils Act and what mandatory vaccines does my child need for school?
The Immunization of School Pupils Act is a law in Ontario that states all students at school must be fully immunized against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (German measles).
To have your child’s immunization record assessed for school requirements, please print and complete the following form and return to the Health Unit
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What happens if my child is missing a mandatory vaccine?
To have your child’s vaccinations updated, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit offers a walk-in immunization clinic for all individuals over 1 year of age. Click here for more information about this clinic.
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What is an exemption?
Exemptions of immunization based on medical, religious or conscientious grounds may be obtained from the Health Unit. If an exemption is required, please call the Health Unit at 625-5925 or 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5925 to make an appointment with the Commissioner of Oaths.
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Which boosters are offered at the school clinics?
The Health Unit offers the following boosters:
Senior Kindergarten
- DPTP (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio) booster
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) booster
High school (14-16 year olds)
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Which vaccines are offered to Grade 7 students?
All Grade 7 students are eligible for two recommended vaccines; Hep B and Menactra®. If a student misses a clinic at their school, they can make up the dose by visiting the weekly Wednesday walk-in clinic .
Hep B (Hepatitis B)
Menactra®
For more information, call the Vaccine Preventable Disease program at 625-5971 or 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5871.
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Where can I get more information about the HPV vaccine offered to Grade 8 girls?
The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine called Gardasil™ is now available free of charge to all Grade 8 girls. The vaccine will be given, with consent, during Health Unit school immunization clinics. A total of 3 doses will be required for full protection. If a student misses a clinic at their school, they can make up the dose by visiting the weekly Wednesday walk-in clinic.
For a copy of the HPV consent form, click here.
For more information, call the Vaccine Preventable Disease program at 625-5971 or 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5871.
You can also visit these reliable websites:
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Where can I find copies of the consent forms?
Click here for copies of the consent forms for each vaccine offered at the school immunization clinics.
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How can I contact the Vaccine Preventable Disease program?
For more information, please call the Vaccine Preventable Diseases program at 625-5971 or 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5971.
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