School Immunizations

We provide immunizations to children in schools. We give immunizations as per the Ontario publicly funded immunization schedule; we also notify parents when clinics are happening.

If preferred, we can also do immunizations at our offices.

In addition to immunizing students, we track whether they are due for vaccinations to ensure adherence to the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA). If you have received a letter from us advising that your child is due for an immunization, and you think they are already up to date or have questions, please contact us.

Vaccine exemptions

For information about exempting a student from vaccines, see the following:

  • Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, a parent or legal guardian can exempt their child from immunization for medical reasons or due to conscience or religious belief.
  • A parent or legal guardian must not alter any part of the ISPA exemption form. We will not accept any documents that a parent or legal guardian has altered.
  • If a parent or legal guardian does not agree with any part of the exemption form, they may attach a separate letter and submit it along with the form.
  • If a parent or legal guardian has questions or concerns, or wants more information about the exemption process, they should contact us.

Vaccine information and fact sheets

School vaccine clinic calendar

The following includes our upcoming school vaccine clinics.

School immunization consent form

I would like to consent to my student’s immunization at school

If your student has brought home a notice about receiving vaccinations at their school and you wish to give consent, please complete the form below. If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties, contact your local health unit office or email vaccines@nwhu.on.ca; please include your community in the email’s subject line.

If your student has received these or any other vaccines (including those for travel) from a health care provider outside of NWHU, please contact us to update their immunization record.

Once you select your community, select the student’s school

Student health history questions

Consent information

I have read the fact sheets above for the vaccines listed on the Immunization Letter sent home. I understand the expected benefits and possible risks of the vaccines. I understand the possible risks to my student if not vaccinated. I am aware that I can contact Northwestern Health Unit with questions/ have had the opportunity to have my questions answered by Northwestern Health Unit. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time. I understand that my student may receive multiple needles in one day. This consent will be valid until series completion or up to two years.

I authorize Northwestern Health Unit to administer the vaccine(s) that include protection against the diseases listed on the Immunization Letter I received with the following number.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Health Protection and Promotion Act and related legislation and in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act and/or the (Municipal) Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We collect only the personal information needed to provide public health programs and to plan and evaluate our services. Your information may be shared with others as required or permitted by law. For more information contact the health unit at 800-830-5978 or see the privacy statement on our website at www.nwhu.on.ca.

By completing this consent form, I confirm that I am the legal guardian and have the authority to consent to this vaccine on behalf of this individual.

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Last modified: 17 April 2025