Upcoming Vaccination Clinic at SJB

Upcoming Vaccination Clinic at SJB
Posted on 01/15/2025
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Attention Parents and Guardians,

St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School, in collaboration with Hamilton Public Health Services, will be hosting a vaccination clinic for students. This is an excellent opportunity for students to receive any missing or overdue vaccinations as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (1991).

 

 

Clinic Details:

  • Date: Monday, February 10, 2025
  • Location: St. Jean de Brébeuf CSS
  • Vaccines Offered:
    • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio (Tdap-IPV)
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
    • Meningitis (Men-C-ACYW135)
    • Human Papillomavirus (HPV9)
    • Hepatitis B (Hep B)
    • Varicella (Chickenpox)

Students who have received a letter from Hamilton Public Health regarding missed vaccinations should bring the letter along with their current vaccine record or yellow card to the clinic. Public Health nurses will review the vaccine records and offer any necessary vaccines on the day of the clinic.

Important Information:

  • Students must provide informed consent before receiving any vaccine, in accordance with the Consent to Treatment Act (1992).
  • If you do not wish your child to be vaccinated at school, please inform your child not to attend the clinic.
  • Students will not be called down; they may visit the clinic during designated times throughout the school day.
  • Please ensure your child wears a short sleeve t-shirt on the day of the clinic for easy vaccine administration.

Submitting Vaccination Records:

Please note that it is your responsibility to submit your child’s updated vaccination records to Hamilton Public Health. Family doctors are not responsible for forwarding this information. Detailed instructions on how to submit vaccination records to Hamilton Public Health are attached to this email for your convenience.

If your child receives vaccinations through another health provider, you can update their records with Hamilton Public Health by visiting the Hamilton Public Health Vaccine Portal or by calling 905-540-5250.

Translated Information:

If you require translated information regarding immunization requirements for school attendance, please visit HWCDSB – Immunization Requirements for School Attendance.

For further details, please visit Hamilton Public Health’s School Vaccine Clinics Page or contact 905-546-2424 ext. 7556 to speak with a Public Health nurse.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter

Sincerely,
St. Jean de Brébeuf CSS Administration

USE THIS UPDATED LETTER Secondary School Parent Letter 2025 Final (1) (1).pdf