Chatham-Kent parents whose children’s immunizations are not up to date have been served notice.
According to a Chatham-Kent Public Health media release, notices have been sent to 1,686 students who face being suspended from school if their records aren’t up-to-date by March 4.
Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, 1990, students are required to be vaccinated against, or obtain a valid exemption for, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio measles, mumps, rubella, meningococcal disease and varicella.
The release said it’s “crucial” for parents to realize immunization records are not automatically reported by health-care providers to C-K Public Health, meaning parents may receive a first notice letter even if their child has all the required vaccinations.
To avoid problems, parent and guardians are advised to review immunization records, contact their health-care provider about missing vaccinations or reach out to CKPH to find out about upcoming clinics.
Records can be submitted online at ckpublichealth.com/vaccinations or they can be dropped off or mailed in.
For information, call 519-352-7270 ext. 2457.
Suspension orders will go out at the end of January if records are not updated.
