Immunizations
Promoting healthy growth and development is essential to healthy schools. Immunizations are the best way to protect children from serious diseases and ensure that they stay healthy.
Under the Immunization School Pupils Act (ISPA), all students enrolled in schools in Ontario must be fully immunized against nine designated diseases or have a valid exemption on file with the Porcupine Health Unit.
Visit our parent school immunization page for more details on school clinics.
Resources to support immunization can be found in the sections below:
- Vaccination Talks Toolkit:
- This is a free online resource that integrates health literacy, media literacy and inquiry into discussions about vaccines as part of healthy living. This resource is intended to support children and youth in developing their health literacy related to vaccinations.
- Immunize Canada
- A Parent's Guide to Vaccination
- A Teen's Guide to Vaccination
- Kids Boost Immunity: Free curriculum-linked lessons developed by teachers, for teachers.