Student Vaccines
Please read the information on this page before booking an appointment at the bottom of this page.
Note:
- These clinics are for students who live or study in Toronto
- Each person getting vaccinated needs their own appointment
- When booking an appointment, the student’s information must be used (name, date of birth, and contact details). Schedule individual appointments for each student.
School Immunization Program (SIP)
Vaccine |
Who is Currently Eligible? |
|
Hepatitis B Vaccine |
All grade 7 to 12 students |
|
HPV or Human Papillomavirus Vaccine |
All grade 7 to 12 students |
| Meningococcal vaccine (One dose) |
All grade 7 to 12 students |
Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) Vaccines
Students in grades Junior Kindergarten to 12 can receive vaccines against the following diseases required under the ISPA*:
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Polio
- Meningococcal
- Pertussis (whooping cough)
-
Varicella (chickenpox) – for students born 2010 and after
*Or a valid exemption
How to Prepare for your Appointment:
- Arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before your appointment.
- Bring student’s immunization records and health card (if available).
- If you received a letter from Toronto Public Health regarding the student's vaccination record please bring this letter to the appointment.
- Review information about the vaccines and the diseases they protect against. Opens in new window
- Students less than 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian to sign the consent form. Students 14 years and older can sign their own consent form.
- Ensure students eat a snack before their appointment and wear a short sleeve shirt.
- It is recommended students come to the clinic with just one parent/legal guardian.
- Stay home if you are feeling sick and get your vaccine at a later date when you are feeling better. Upon arrival at the clinic, everyone will be screened for respiratory virus symptoms.
- Wearing a mask is strongly recommended while in the clinic. Masks will be available.
For more information on vaccines, visit Scarborough Health Network's VaxFacts+ Clinic. Opens in new window