Below please information from Toronto Public Health regarding vaccines for Virtual Students and Students in Grades 7 and 8.
Community Vaccine Clinics for Virtual Students
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Under Ontario's Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), all students (both in-person and virtual) are required to be up-to-date with Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis (whooping cough), Varicella (chicken pox) and Meningococcal vaccines or have a valid exemption.
The vaccines mentioned above are available for free at Toronto Public Health (TPH) community clinics, along with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Hepatitis B (Hep B) vaccines. Both HPV and Hep B vaccines are optional, yet highly effective in preventing serious illness.
Vaccinating students helps protect them against infectious diseases and some cancers. It also prevents them from passing on an infection to other vulnerable people in their family or school community.
Where to get vaccinated
TPH has community clinics by appointment for students from JK to grade 12 to catch up on missing vaccinations:
- Etobicoke Civic Centre: 399 The West Mall
- Scarborough Civic Centre: 150 Borough Drive
- North York Civic Centre: 5100 Yonge Street
Hours of operation:
- Tuesday to Thursday
- 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Next steps
Students who are not currently up-to-date with their vaccinations should:
- Book an appointment at a TPH community clinic by visiting TPHBookings.ca.
- Review the Childhood Vaccines Quick Reference Guide for further information.
- Bring a copy of their yellow immunization card and health card on the day of the clinic (if available).
- Wear a loose-sleeved shirt while attending the clinic.
Students can also get the vaccines for free from some health care providers and walk in clinics.
Already Vaccinated?
If a student has received one or more vaccines from their health care provider, please report the students’ vaccination(s) to TPH using the Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) online tool.
For more information about TPH’s vaccine programs, visit toronto.ca/StudentVaccines, talk to your health care provider, or make an appointment at the VaxFacts clinic to speak to a doctor over the phone. You can also call TPH at 416-338- 7600, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Services is available in multiple languages.
Thank you for your ongoing support to keep all students healthy.
Sincerely,
Dr. Vinita Dubey
Associate Medical Officer of Health
Toronto Public Health School Immunization Program (SIP) missed clinic date
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Toronto Public Health (TPH) is offering free Hepatitis B (Hep B), Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Meningococcal vaccines to grades 7 and 8 students in most schools across the city through the School Immunization Program (SIP).
Under Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupil Act (ISPA), all students 12 years of age or older are required to be up-to-date with the Meningococcal vaccine or have a valid exemption. Hep B and HPV vaccines are voluntary but are highly recommended as they prevent several types of illness including cancer.
Where to get vaccinated
If your child was unable to attend their school clinic or if your school did not have a vaccine clinic, you can book an appointment at one of TPH’s community clinics:
- Etobicoke Civic Centre: 399 The West Mall
- Scarborough Civic Centre: 150 Borough Drive
- North York Civic Centre: 5100 Yonge Street
Hours of operation:
- Tuesday to Thursday
- 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Next steps
Students who are not currently up-to-date with their vaccinations should:
- Book an appointment at a TPH community clinic by visiting TPHBookings.ca.
- Review the Childhood Vaccines Quick Reference Guide for further information.
- Bring a copy of their yellow immunization card and health card on the day of the clinic (if available).
- Wear a loose-sleeved shirt while attending the clinic.
Students can also get the vaccines for free from some health care providers and walk in clinics.
Already Vaccinated?
If a student has received one or more vaccines from their health care provider, please report the students’ vaccination(s) to TPH using the Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) online tool.
For more information, visit the School Immunization Program webpage, talk to your health care provider, or make an appointment at the VaxFacts clinic to speak to a doctor over the phone. You can also call TPH at 416-338-7600, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Service is available in multiple languages.
Thank you for your ongoing support to keep all students healthy.
Sincerely,
Dr. Vinita Dubey
Associate Medical Officer of Health