Vaccines and Immunization

Flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be available in October for high-risk individuals, with availability for the general public following soon after. For more details read our September 13, 2024 update. 

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School and child care vaccination

Children attending school (Kindergarten-Grade 12) or licensed child care must either have proof of the required vaccinations, or a valid medical or non-medical exemption. Your child can get vaccinated through their healthcare provider or their Grade 7 school clinic. Children and youth aged 0-18 (up to grade 12) missing routine vaccines can book an appointment at a Public Health clinic if they meet at least ONE of the following criteria:

  • No OHIP card
  • No Health Care Provider
  • Health Care Provider does not provide vaccines

On October 1, 2024 a new Public Health Clinic will open at 20 Weber Street East in Kitchener. Please double check the appointment location you have selected when you are booking. 

Book a Vaccine Appointment - Kitchener

  Book a Vaccine Appointment - Cambridge

Learn more at School and Child Care Vaccination. 

Report your child's vaccinations  Vaccine exemptions  Ontario vaccine schedule

Grade 7 school clinics

Public Health provides the Hepatitis B, HPV and Meningococcal vaccines in schools for all Grade 7 students in Waterloo Region. Learn more at Grade 7 school clinics.

Grade 7 school clinics schedule (2024/2025) School clinic eligibility and consent

Vaccine records and reporting

Parents and guardians are responsible for reporting their child's vaccinations to Public Health. Make sure your child's vaccine records are up to date. You can learn more about how to view your child's vaccination record and how to report at Vaccine Reporting.
Report your child's vaccinations View your child's vaccination record

Respiratory illness vaccines

Respiratory season is typically between Novemberand May every year. Stay up to date on COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to reduce your risk of respiratory illness and hospitalization.
COVID-19 vaccine Influenza (flu) vaccine

Vaccine exemptions

The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) and Child Care and Early Years Act require a medical or non-medical exemption form to be submitted if your child is not vaccinated.Learn more and access the forms at School and Child Care Vaccination.

Medical exemption Non-medical exemption

Vaccine-preventable diseases

Learn about the diseases that can be prevented with safe vaccination at all ages. Sometimes you need more than one dose of a vaccine across many years, and it is important to follow the Ontario government's vaccination schedule. 
Hepatitis HPV Measles Meningitis Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis Travel vaccines Vaccine schedule 

Vaccine resources

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