PHOTO OPTION for reporting vaccines for children 0-18: Photos of immunization (vaccine) records of children 0-18 can now be reported to TBDHU by uploading to a safe and secure TBDHU link. Visit the upload page to send us the records.
USE ICON to easily access vaccines: Register for an Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) account to easily access TBDHU vaccine records whenever you or any other family members, including children, need this information. Visit the ICON webpage to register for an account if you do not have one.
An immunization (vaccine) record keeps track of all vaccines received and may be required for school, work, medical treatment, or travel.
Reporting Vaccines for Children 0-18
- In Ontario, health care providers do no automatically report to public health the vaccines given to children 0-18 as it is the responsibility of a parent or guardian. However, if a vaccine is given by the local public health unit anywhere in Ontario, these immunizations are attached to the persons vaccine record.
- TBDHU will review the vaccine records of all elementary and secondary students each year to make sure the students are up-to-date with the requirements of the Immunization of School Pupils Act. This information will also allow for timely review and action if there is a report of a vaccine preventable disease in a school.
- See the "Reporting vaccines for children 0-18 years" tab below for all the options available.
Adult Records
- Adults have the choice of whether or not to use Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) to safely and securely keep track of their vaccine records that may be needed in the future for medical treatment, post-secondary education programs (college, university, trade school), volunteer or employment opportunities or travel.
For Further Information
Call the Vaccine Preventable Disease Program at (807) 625-5900
or toll-free 1-888-294-6630