Health officials encourage parents to get kids caught up with vaccinations this summer
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) sent letters to parents of students in Grades 2 and 3, born in 2016 and 2017, this month notifying them about required immunizations. 'If you received one of these letters, summer is a great time to catch up,' the health unit stated.
'With summer camps and group activities just around the corner, keeping children protected against preventable diseases is more important than ever,' said Dr. Colin Lee, SMDHU associate medical officer of health. 'Camps provide great experiences, but they also mean kids are in close contact with other kids, which can increase the risk of spreading illness. Vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent serious diseases like whooping cough, meningococcal meningitis and measles.'
Families requiring immunizations can books an appointment with their health care provider, or those without a family physician can book an immunization appointment at SMDHU offices located in their community.
Immunization records can be checked and updated online. 'It's important to ensure your child's immunization record is up to date. If your child has received vaccinations outside of the health unit, you must submit this missing information,' the health unit noted.
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