Suspension Clinics

Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) is an Ontario law that requires students to be vaccinated for certain diseases or have a valid exemption, to protect the health of children and prevent disease outbreaks in schools. If vaccinations are not up to date or a valid exemption is not on file, the child may be suspended from school.

Letters are being sent out to let parents know that your child’s vaccine record is not up to date with Public Health. Childhood vaccine records must be provided to Public Health under the law as part of ISPA. Check your child’s yellow vaccine card to see whether they received the required vaccines. Please visit your health care provider if you are unsure of your child’s vaccination status. Parents of children who require vaccinations can visit their healthcare providers (e.g., family doctor, other primary care provider or walk-in clinic), who can administer the necessary vaccinations.

Please visit Hamilton Public Health to view upcoming Suspension Clinic dates.