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School Board announces possible suspensions to begin on March 26

The Grand Erie District School Board issued emails to parents and caregivers on March 8th to advise that students who do not have proper proof of vaccinations could be suspended, starting March 26th . In Ontario, all school-enrolled children must provide public health with proof of immunization (or valid exemption for immunization) against the following 9 mandated diseases: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Meningitis and Varicella (for those born in 2010 or later).

This school year, students born in 2014, 2015 and 2016 are the cohorts required to provide proof of immunization, according to the email communication. Without proof of vaccination or a valid exemption, suspensions could begin on March 26th and last for 20 days. Families with students that need to provide proof of immunization will have received a letter from the Brant County Health Unit.

If you are unsure of your child’s vaccination status, you are encouraged to reach out to your family doctor or the BCHU. Parents and caregivers can review and update their child’s immunization record with the Health Unit by phone or at bchu org/emunization or contact their primary healthcare provider to receive any immunizations needed. Students can also receive any missing vaccines at the Health Unit by calling 519-753-4937 ext. 451 to make an appointment.