February 15th, 2022

 

Dear EDSS Families, 

 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students in Grade 9 or 10 may not have been able to complete their Grade 7 vaccines provided by Public Health at their school. These vaccines include:

If your child is in Grade 9 or 10 this school year, they are eligible to complete their school vaccine series. Please note that the Hepatitis B and HPV vaccines require two (2) doses given at least 6 months apart to fully protect against these diseases. Meningococcal ACYW-135 is provided as a one-time dose and is required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act.

 

Due to COVID-19, eligibility for some vaccines has been extended:

  • Students born in 2006 and 2007 are eligible for the Hepatitis B vaccine until August 31, 2022
  • Girls born in 2002 and 2003 remain eligible for the HPV vaccine until August 31, 2022
  • Students in Grades 7 or later remain eligible until the Meningococcal ACYW-135 vaccine is received

Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics

Vaccination clinics are being offered at Public Health offices at 99 Regina Street South, Waterloo and 99 Beechwood Road, Cambridge. 

 

Next Steps

  1. Before booking an appointment, ensure that all vaccinations received from your health care provider or out of province have been reported to Public Health. There are several ways to report your child’s immunization record:
    • Online: Immunization Reporting
    • Email: immunizationservices@regionofwaterloo.ca
    • Phone:  519-575-4400 ext. 5001
    • Fax: 519-885-7260
  2. To book an appointment for school program vaccine:

If you have previously declined these immunizations or have a legal exemption on file at Public Health, please disregard this letter

 

If you have questions about the School Vaccine Program catch-up process, please call 519-575-4400 ext. 5001.

 

Sincerely, 

 

Kristy Wright, RN BScN

Manager, Vaccine-Preventable Disease Program

Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services

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