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Childhood Immunization Program

Our Childhood Immunization Program ensures your child receives all the necessary vaccinations to protect them as they grow and learn. This program adheres to the guidelines set by Public Health Ontario and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).

Safety and Efficacy:

  • Vaccine Safety: Vaccinations are safe and do not cause autism. Extensive research supports the safety and efficacy of vaccine ingredients.
  • Effective Immunity: Vaccinations build up your child’s immune system, teaching it to fight diseases without the risk of contracting them, ensuring long-term protection.
  • Vaccine Ingredients: Learn more at https://immunize.ca/questions-and-answers

Legal Requirements:

  • In Ontario, children attending school must be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, meningococcal disease, whooping cough, and chickenpox (for those born in 2010 or later). Parents must provide and update their child’s immunization records with their local Public Health unit.
  • If your child requires an exemption for medical, religious, or philosophical reasons, please contact your local Public Health unit. Note that unimmunized children may be at higher risk and could be excluded from school during outbreaks.

What We Offer:

Vaccination Schedule for School-Age Children:

  • Between 4 and 6 years:
    • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Polio (Tdap-IPV)
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella (Chickenpox) (MMRV)
  • In Grade 7:
    • Meningococcal Conjugate (Men-C-ACYW)
    • Hepatitis B
    • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Between 14 and 16 years:
    • Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap)

Annual Influenza Vaccine:

  • Available every fall for children 6 months and older (children under 6 cannot receive the flu vaccine at a pharmacy).
  • The flu can cause serious complications in children under 5. Unless there is a medical reason not to, everyone aged 6 months of age or older can benefit from getting the seasonal flu vaccine.
  • Find out more about kids and the flu vaccine: https://www.ontario.ca/page/kids-and-flu-shot

COVID-19 Vaccinations:

  • Access for All Eligible Individuals: Available for those 6 months and older. Book your appointment through our clinic or:

Eligibility and Joining the Program:

This program is available exclusively to rostered patients of physicians at the Brighton Quinte West Family Health Organization. Lakeview Family Health Team is committed to supporting your family through comprehensive vaccination services, ensuring your child’s health and compliance with legal requirements.

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