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What vaccinations does my child need?

All children who attend school or licensed child care in Ontario must receive certain vaccinations. These vaccines are free of charge to residents of Ontario.

Vaccination Requirements

All children between the ages of 4 and 17 must receive certain vaccinations in order toattend school in Ontario unless they have a valid exemption. Your child will receive vaccinations from your health care provider based on their age.

If you have questions about vaccinating your child or the schedule of vaccines, you can talk to your health care provider, your local Public Health Unit or contact SickKids Immunization InfoLine. The Ministry of Health offers a school immunization checklist in multiple languages.

Immunization Records

Public Health used to issue a folded yellow booklet or yellow card the size of a passport. Now, most records can be printed by your doctor's office. A complete and up-to-date immunization record is required for some jobs, travel, and public schools.

Different vaccines are recommended for every stage of life to stay healthy and prevent certain diseases. You can learn more about Ontario's routine immunization schedule and the different types of vaccines offered on the Ministry of Health's website.

For More Information

• Ontario Immunization Program - Information about different vaccines and immunization schedules available in Ontario. From the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
• Community Health Centres (CHCs) - A list of Community Health Centres across Ontario. From the Association of Ontario Health Centres.
• How do I get proof of my vaccinations? - A Settlement.Org article with information about your immunization records.