March 28th, 2022

Dear A R Kaufman Families,

Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, all primary and secondary students need to have proof of immunization against:

  • diphtheria

  • tetanus

  • polio

  • measles

  • mumps

  • rubella

  • meningococcal disease

  • pertussis

  • varicella (chickenpox)

If your child was born in 2006 or later, they are also eligible to receive or complete their series of Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Public Health is offering clinics to help get students back on track with their vaccinations.

Grade 7 and 8 Students

Parents of students in Grade 7 and 8 will also be sent information through the school to invite them to book an appointment to start or complete their child’s school program vaccines (hepatitis B, HPV and meningococcal).

If Your Child is Not Up-To-Date on Routine Vaccines

If your child is in Grade 7 to 12 this school year (2021/2022) and not up-to-date on their routine vaccines, you will receive a letter in the mail letting you know which vaccines are missing.

Immunization Clinics

Starting in April 2022, appointments will be available at The Public Health Vaccine Clinics at:

  • 435 The Boardwalk in Waterloo

  • 99 Beechwood Rd in Cambridge

Book Your Appointment

Translation is available for those who require it.

  1. Before booking an appointment, ensure that all vaccinations received from your health care provider or out of province have been reported to Public Health. There are several ways to report your child’s immunization record:

    • Online: Immunization Reporting

    • Phone:  519-575-4400 ext. 5001 (Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)

    • Fax: 519-885-7260

  2. To book an appointment for school program vaccine:

If you have questions about the School Vaccine Program catch-up process, please call 519-575-4400 ext. 5001.

Sincerely,

Kristy Wright, RN BScN

Manager, Vaccine Preventable Disease Program

Region of Waterloo Public Health

99 Regina Street South, Waterloo, N2J 4V3

519-575-4400