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.
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.
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).
Healthy Schools Department
March, 2022
Student Immunization Catch-Up Plan
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.
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.
View information about the current approved vaccines that are used to prevent COVID-19 and have been approved by Health Canada.
A report on immunization coverage in Windsor and Essex County Public Schools for the 2018-2019 school year, including exemption rates.
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).
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.