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After missing a public health deadline, 2,969 students were suspended from Waterloo Region elementary schools for out-of-date vaccination records

“We don’t want to suspend,” says Dr. David Aoki with Waterloo Region Public Health. “We want to get them up-to-date and also remind parents you need to get this shot. It’s important.”

After missing a public health deadline, 2,969 students were suspended from Waterloo Region elementary schools for out-of-date vaccination records

The Region of Waterloo Public Health in Ontario, Canada issued suspension orders that required young students to get all their necessary vaccines and update their records within a six-week period, or face suspension. The region has issued the orders to a total of 18,643 students who have until March 27, 2024 to update their records.

Region of Waterloo Public Health says it has opened hundreds of appointments so students who need to get their most recent vaccinations can get their shots. Thousands of students have been sent notices advising them to update their vaccine records or face suspension.

Waterloo Public Health says there are hundreds of catch-up appointments available at area clinics for parents who need to get their kids' vaccinations back on schedule.

There are currently 32,000 students in Waterloo Region with outdated vaccine record and public health has launched a campaign to get them back on track.

Waterloo Public Health says there are thousands of elementary and high school kids who are behind on their vaccines at the moment and at risk of suspension from school.

Region of Waterloo Public Health has launched a campaign to reach 32,000 students who need to update their vaccine records in order to stay in school. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health says more than 10,000 students in their area have received similar notices.

With fall weather here and people expected to spend more time indoors, local public health units are preparing for another season of respiratory illnesses.