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9,000 local elementary students with overdue immunization records risk suspension

the windsor-essex county health unit warned thursday th...

by trevor wilhelm

jan 12 2023
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personal ontario immunization cards are shown in this file photo. nick brancaccio / windsor star
the windsor-essex county health unit warned thursday that more than 9,000 local elementary students are at risk of suspension because their immunization records are out of date.
the health unit said the students are either overdue for at least one vaccine or they have not submitted their immunization records. the 9,069 elementary students will be suspended if the health unit does not receive their immunization records by march 20.
“many of these vaccines are normally administered by primary health-care providers,” the health unit said. “parents/guardians of children who received their vaccines from their health care provider still have to update this information with the health unit.”

parents and guardians can book an appointment at wechu’s immunization clinic to get their child’s vaccines up to date. there are daily clinics at the health unit office by appointment only. public health nurses will be available to update the student’s immunization record and administer vaccines if needed. you can book an appointment on the health unit’s website or by calling 519-960-0231.

parents can also contact their own health care providers for any outstanding vaccinations. if they go this route, parents will still need to update the information with the health unit.

you can update immunization records by calling 519-960-0231 or sending a fax to 519-258-7288. there is also a secure online reporting option at immune.wechu.org .

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trevor wilhelm
trevor wilhelm

trevor wilhelm is an award-winning multimedia journalist. he has been a reporter for more than two decades, living and working in locales ranging from winnipeg to hong kong. wilhelm has been a member of the windsor star team, chronicling the triumphs and tragedies of his adopted hometown, since 2006. his coverage has ranged from the police beat to provincial politics. for the last several years, he has focused on lengthier investigations, freedom of information probes, and in-depth feature writing. his work has highlighted social issues, exposed hidden information, and changed government policy.

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