Who is responsible for reporting student vaccinations in Peel?

It is the responsibility of families, not doctors, to report their children's vaccination records to Peel Public Health.

When will the first wave of student suspensions begin in Peel?

The first wave of potential student suspensions in Peel Region is slated to begin on March 31.

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15,000+ Peel Students At Risk of Suspension for Vaccines

Q: Why are over 15,000 Peel students at risk of suspension?

These students face potential suspension because their vaccination records are not up-to-date with Peel Public Health, a situation exacerbated by pandemic-related disruptions.

13 Mar

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Summary

Over 15,000 Peel students face potential suspension due to vaccination status.
Parents must report childhood vaccine records directly to public health.
COVID-19 pandemic contributed to increased reporting backlogs and potential suspensions.

In Peel Region, over 15,800 students are facing potential school suspensions because their vaccination records are not up-to-date with Peel Public Health. This situation, the highest in recent years, is partly due to pandemic-related disruptions in routine immunizations and reporting. Families are responsible for submitting vaccine records, a task some parents were unaware of.

Peel Public Health has issued notification letters, but some parents report not receiving them. The first wave of potential suspensions is scheduled to begin March 31. Students can be suspended for up to 20 days if records are not updated. The health unit is offering clinics to help families catch up on immunizations and reporting requirements.

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