Health Unit says out-of-date immunizations will not result in suspension; NNDSB
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The Near North District School Board’s process around student immunization records is changing in accordance with the local health unit’s orders.
In a letter to parents, the board says no suspension letters will be issued this year to those who have not provided updated records.
Usually, the Immunization of School Pupils Act makes it so students with out-of-date immunizations are subject to suspension.
This comes in light of North Bay Parry Sound District’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jim Chirico lifting the suspension part of the rule to account for remote learning, doctor availability and pandemic delays.
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An empty playground in a schoolyard is shown during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Wednesday.(Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)
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