Ashleigh Atkinson

News Release: Back from March Break? Be on the lookout for measles symptoms, health unit warns.

As schools resume after the March Break and the growing rates of measles cases across the world, and here in Ontario, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is cautioning residents of this region to be aware of the the symptoms of Measles and to take certain measures if you suspect you or your child has measles.

Media Statement Regarding Elementary School Student Compliance with Immunization of School Pupils Act

“The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) (1990), Section 11, Subsections (1) and (2) require public health units to maintain and review immunization records for every student attending school in Ontario; and to enforce a school suspension on students with incomplete immunization records.