School Immunization Clinics
The Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) has completed the school-based immunization clinics for Grade 7 and 8 students for publicly funded hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV) , and meningitis (Men C-ACYW-135) vaccines for the 2021/2022 School Year.
For any student Grd. 7 or above who missed the opportunity to receive these vaccines during our school-based clinic, we will be holding several catch-up clinics at BCHU. The clinic schedule can be reviewedhere. Please contact the BCHU Vaccine Preventable Disease team at 519-753-4937 ext. 451 to review eligibility and book an appt.
These vaccines greatly reduce the risk of your child getting sick with these diseases and can prevent certain types of cancer. They are safe, effective, and recommended as part of Ontario's Routine Immunization Schedule. The meningitis vaccine is required by law for all children, Grade 7 and older, attending school in Ontario, unless otherwise exempted. To ensure that individuals remain safe from vaccine preventable diseases and to maintain a high level of community protection, it is important that routine vaccinations are maintained despite COVID-19. Vaccines can prevent illnesses that can lead to hospitalization and significant complications. Vaccines can also prevent outbreaks, which can impact communities and particularly affect more vulnerable populations.
For more information on each vaccine, please review the vaccine fact sheets as follows:
If your child has received or is planning to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, please note the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has determined that COVID-19 vaccines may be administered at any time before, any time after, or at the same time as a non-COVID-19 vaccine(s). This includes Hep B, HPV, and Meningitis vaccines. Please note that BCHU will not be offering the COVID-19 vaccine during these clinics. To arrange a COVID-19 vaccine for your child, you may visit www.bchu.org/COVID19Vaccines.
For more information contact us at 519-753-4937 ext. 451.
Please visit the following link to provide your consent for Brant County Health Unit to administer each vaccination prior to the scheduled clinic date: www.bchu.org/SchoolVaccinationConsent.
Please call the Brant County Health Unit at 519-753-4937 ext. 451 to schedule your child's immunization appointment. An appointment is required prior to attending the clinic. No walk-ins are permitted at this time
School Immunization Catch-Up 2022 Schedule
Date
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Time
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June 14, 2022
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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June 28, 2022
| 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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July 13, 2022
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
|
July 26,2022
| 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
|
August 10, 2022
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
|
Schedule updated June 3, 2022
Students who missed one or more doses of the above vaccine can schedule a catch-up appointment at the Brant County Health Unit. Call 519-753-4937 ext. 451 for more information. Certain vaccines may be free for students until the end of highschool.
Vaccine
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When students typically receive vaccine
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Current Publicly Funded Eligibility (expanded due to COVID-19)
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Hep B
Recombivax or Engerix
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In Grade 7 School-Based Imm. Schedule
Publicly funded until the end of Grade 8 year
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Students born in 2006-2009
*Must complete series by August 31, 2023
*16 years and older require a 3-dose schedule
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HPV-9
Gardasil 9
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In Grade 7 School-Based Imm. Schedule
Publicly funded until the end of Grade 12 year
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Female students born in 2002-2009
Male student born in 2004-2009
*Must complete series by August 31, 2023
*16 years and older require a 3-dose schedule
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The hep B, HPV and meningitis vaccines are given to males and females in Grade 7.
Hepatitis B
Disease fact sheets:
hep B
Vaccine fact sheets:
hep B
Meningococcal Disease (meningitis)
- This vaccine is different than the meningitis vaccine usually given at age one. It acts as a booster and provides protection against three more types of meningitis.
Disease fact sheets:
meningitis
Vaccine fact sheets:
meningitis
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Disease fact sheets:
HPV
Vaccine fact sheets: HPV
Hepatitis B
HPV
Meningitis
School Vaccines
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