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Grand Erie Public Health is reminding parents about its school-based immunization program, helping protect Grade 7 students against serious diseases.
Clinics are offered each fall and spring, providing three publicly funded vaccines protecting against meningococcal disease, Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
The HPV vaccine helps prevent several cancers, while Hepatitis B vaccination protects against serious liver diseases. The meningococcal vaccine helps prevent life-threatening infections, including meningitis and sepsis.
Several Norfolk County schools have clinics scheduled over the coming week.
Waterford Public and St. Bernard’s have clinics scheduled for November 13.
Langton, Walsh Public, Sacred Heart and St. Michael’s in Walsh are scheduled for November 16, with Thompson Creek following November 17.
Under Ontario law, the meningococcal vaccine is required for students in Grade 7 and above unless exempted.
Parental or guardian consent is required before vaccines are administered.
A complete schedule is available at https://geph.ca/public-health-topic/immunizations/school-clinics/
Families can complete consent forms through Grand Erie Public Health.