NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
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Did you receive a suspension order from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit notifying you that your child in Grade 4, 5 or 6 may be missing required routine immunizations and their record with the health unit is not up to date?
On Friday, Jan. 24, the health unit is offering vaccination “catch-up” appointments at its clinics in Barrie, Collingwood and Orillia for students in grades 4, 5 and 6 to receive any missing immunizations before the Feb. 4 reporting deadline. Additional appointments are also available online or by calling 705-721-7520 or toll-free 1-877-721-7520.
The health unit is also offering several walk-in “catch-up” clinics at its Barrie, Cookstown, Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Midland and Orillia from Feb. 3 to 5. Visit our website to find a clinic available near you.
Additional appointments are also available online or by calling 705-721-7520 or toll-free 1-877-721-7520.
Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, public health units are required to maintain vaccination records for every student attending school and enforce suspension for incomplete vaccine information. Having up-to-date records allows the health unit to respond more effectively to prevent and control disease outbreaks in our communities.
For more information, visit www.smdhu.org.
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