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More than 2,900 elementary students in Waterloo region suspended for out-of-date vaccine records

Region of Waterloo Public Health reported Wednesday morning that 2,969 elementary students have been suspended because of out-of-date vaccination records. The records must be updated under the Immunization of School Pupils Act.

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2,969 Waterloo Region students suspended over vaccinations

After missing a public health deadline, 2,969 students were suspended from Waterloo Region elementary schools for out-of-date vaccination records

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Almost 3,000 students suspended in Waterloo Region over immunization issues

Close to 3,000 children attending elementary school across Waterloo Region were suspended from school on Wednesday morning for not having up-to-date immunization records.

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2,969 Waterloo Region elementary students suspended for out-of-date vaccination records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.”

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Parents refusing to pick up kids for vaccination suspensions

After missing a public health deadline, 2,969 students were suspended from Waterloo Region elementary schools for out-of-date vaccination records

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Make sure you're vaccinated for measles before March break

Measles, a highly contagious respiratory virus, is resurging worldwide, and there have been three recent travel-related cases of measles in Toronto, Peel Region and Brant County.

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18,000 students threatened with suspension over vaccines

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.

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Waterloo Catholic school board moves PA Day because of solar eclipse

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board has chosen to move a PA Day in April to avoid having school on the same day as a solar eclipse.

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More than 18,000 suspension orders issued to Waterloo region elementary students over vaccination records

Region of Waterloo Public Health has issued 18,643 suspension orders to elementary students who do not have up to date vaccination records. The orders take effect March 27.

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Waterloo Public Health issues suspension orders issued for more than 18,000 elementary school kids

Waterloo Public Health says it has issued 18,643 suspension orders for elementary students in the area whose vaccination records aren’t in order.

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