School Vaccinations for Grade 7 Students
Public Health has resumed some school-based vaccination clinics and public health clinics for students in grades 7-10. Students who have not started or finished their school program vaccines can contact their health care provider about vaccine availability. If you don't have a health care provider, contact a local walk-in clinic.
All students in Grade 7 can get free vaccinations for:
The brand of vaccine products available may vary depending on availability.
Students who missed their opportunity to receive the grade 7 vaccines may still be eligible for any missed doses. The Ministry has extended eligibility for certain age groups.
| Vaccine | Current eligibility | Impacted cohort for missed doses | Impacted cohort remains eligible for missed doses until |
|---|---|---|---|
HB |
Grades 7 to 8 | Students born in 2006 or 2007 | Eligible cohorts for HB vaccination affected by COVID-19 (including birth years 2006-2009) will have the opportunity to complete their vaccination series beyond Aug. 31, 2022. |
HPV-9 |
Grades 7 to 12 | Female students born in 2002 or 2003. Male and female students born in 2004. | Aug. 31, 2023 |
| Men-C-ACYW-135 Meningococcal vaccine |
Grades 7 to 12 and those born in or after 1997 | Not applicable | Remains eligible until vaccine is received |
Call your doctor's office to confirm eligibility to receive these free vaccine(s). For questions, contact the vaccine team or your doctor.
How the vaccines are given
Hepatitis B vaccine: This 2-dose vaccine is typically given six months apart.
Meningococcal vaccine: This single dose vaccine protects your child against four groups of the bacteria (A,C,Y and W-135). It is a different meningitis vaccine than what is given at 12 months of age.
HPV vaccine: This 2-dose vaccine is typically given six months apart to protect your child against nine strains of HPV (6 , 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58).
For hepatitis B and HPV, immunocompromised individuals may require a 3-dose series. For more information, call a public health nurse at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7425.
Immunizations required for all students
All students must have proof of immunization for certain diseases.
Students are not required to get a COVID-19 vaccine to attend school. However, eligible children and youth are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated. For more information, visit COVID-19 vaccination in children and youth.
More information
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