Immunization

Vaccines are used to safely help the immune system to develop a response to protect the body from disease. They are used to immunize against many diseases and illnesses that could be serious or even fatal without this protection. Vaccines are given by a schedule throughout the lifespan to ensure ongoing protection. Learn more about immunization

Immunization is necessary for two reasons:

• to protect the individual and to protect communities. Vaccines protect an entire population by preventing the spread of disease from one individual to another;
• the more people immunized, the less chance for disease to circulate.

The best protection comes from being vaccinated and staying up to date with all vaccine doses according to the Ontario schedule.   

To learn more about how, and when, to get vaccinated to protect against preventable diseases, please visit Ministry of Health - Vaccines and immunization. 

Vaccination is the best way to protect your child's health. Parents are responsible for the well-being of their children, including protecting them from illness caused by diseases that are vaccine preventable.

For more information, follow the links below:

• Childhood Immunizations
• Adults Immunizations
• School Immunization Requirements
• Licensed Childcare Immunization Requirements
• Exemptions
• Immunization Records (Yellow cards)