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School Vaccine Clinics Return for Grade 7 Students
1 Oct
Summary
- Vaccine clinics for grade seven students are returning to schools.
- Clinics will offer protection against hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, and HPV.
- Vaccinations will take place from October to December, with a second dose in 2027.
Vaccine clinics are resuming in schools across the Simcoe Muskoka region for students entering grade seven. This initiative, announced by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), aims to provide crucial vaccinations and reduce barriers for families.
Starting October 9 and continuing through December, public health nurses will visit elementary schools. They will administer the first dose of publicly funded vaccines protecting against hepatitis B, meningococcal disease (Men-C-ACYW), and human papillomavirus (HPV).
A second dose for these vaccines is scheduled to be given between April and June of 2027. Information packages and consent forms were distributed to parents in early September.
Families who did not receive these materials are urged to contact their child's teacher or the health unit directly. This program ensures continued access to vital immunizations within the school setting.
