A local health unit's reminding parents to keep their kids up to date on immunizations for preventable diseases.
Noting "approximately 3800 students" in elementary and secondary schools across its region have missing or overdue vaccines according to the provincial immunization database, Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reminding parents to: check immunization records; vaccinate if necessary; and update their information with Public Health.
It warns it's starting to review immunization records for the 2025-26 school year, and - as Ontario law requires students under the age of 18 to either have up-to-date immunization records or a valid exemption in order to attend school - those without could soon be suspended until updating their records or they obtain an exemption.