Pregnancy and Parenting
Are you thinking of starting a family or expecting a baby? Are you a new parent or a parent of young children?
The WECHU is here to help with this list of programs and services.
Immunization
MPox (Monkeypox)
MPox (Monkeypox) is a viral disease. The virus enters the body through broken skin, the respiratory tract, or the mucous membranes (e.g., eyes, nose, or mouth).
March 2022 Board of Health Meeting - Student Immunization Catch-Up Plan Information Report
SUBMITTED BY:
Healthy Schools Department
DATE:
March, 2022
SUBJECT:
Student Immunization Catch-Up Plan
Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI)
- Serious side effects from vaccines are rare.
- Many negative events can be avoided through proper administration of vaccines and assessing patients for contraindications prior to immunization.
- Physicians, members of the College of Nurses of Ontario, and members of the Ontario College of Pharmacists must report AEFI to their Medical Officer of Health under Section 38 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA).
- For the safe monitoring of vaccines, it is important to report any adverse effects after an immunization. The Adverse Events Following Immunization report form should be completed and submitted to the Health Unit within seven days of a suspected reaction to distinguish true vaccine reactions from coincidental, unrelated events.
JK/New Student Information Form
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is required by law to keep immunization records or exemption documents of all students in school. All new immunization information must be registered with the Health Unit.
Immunization School Pupils Act Non-Medical Conscience or Religious Exemption Education
This e-learning training course provides you with information on immunizations and on the requirements for the Non-medical Statement of Conscience and Religious Exemption process.
About the Vaccines
View information about the current approved vaccines that are used to prevent COVID-19 and have been approved by Health Canada.
Immunization coverage in 7-17 year olds in Windsor and Essex County Public Schools (2018-2019 school year)
A report on immunization coverage in Windsor and Essex County Public Schools for the 2018-2019 school year, including exemption rates.
Invasive Meningococcal Disease
Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a serious infection caused by the bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis. Up to 10% of the population carry the bacteria at the back of their throat or nose without ever getting sick. In rare cases, IMD can cause an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and/or an infection of the bloodstream (septicemia).
Care for your Child after Vaccinations
Vaccines, like any medicine, can have side effects that are usually mild and brief. Most children are fine after getting a shot. Side effects are usually minimal and last less than 24 hours. In rare cases, a child may have a serious allergic reaction. The risks of a serious reaction happening are lower than the risks of the diseases the shots prevent. After your child receives a vaccination (shot), your child will be asked to wait for 15 minutes to make sure that there are no side effects.