More than 2,900 elementary students in Waterloo region suspended for out-of-date vaccine records – CBC
Clinics being held in Waterloo and Cambridge to help students get caught up
Mar 27, 2024
More than 2,900 elementary students in Waterloo region were suspended from school Wednesday because their vaccination records are not up to date.
Region of Waterloo Public Health says the records must be updated under the Immunization of School Pupils Act. They must show proof of vaccination for diphtheria, polio, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox) and meningitis or have a valid exemption on file with public health.
On Wednesday, 2,969 elementary students were suspended. That is down from the original 27,567 notices sent to students and their families in November and December of 2023 indicating they had to update their records.
Public health said the last time the Immunization of School Pupils Act was enforced in Waterloo region was in 2019 with approximately 1,032 students suspended at that time.
Secondary students in the region may face suspension starting May 1.
