About the Vaccines
View information about the current approved vaccines that are used to prevent COVID-19 and have been approved by Health Canada.
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COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccines work by teaching your immune system how to produce natural protection that helps you from becoming sick if you are exposed to the virus in the future. You will not get COVID-19 from the vaccine.
Students with Incomplete Immunization Records Face School Suspension on March 11, 2020
Alert Date:
Monday, February 10, 2020 - 2:00pm
Location:
Windsor and Essex County
Ministry of Health reminder regarding influenza vaccine administration
Alert Date:
Monday, December 2, 2019 - 2:00pm
Location:
Windsor and Essex County
Influenza Vaccine Update for Health Care Providers
Alert Date:
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 2:00pm
Location:
Windsor and Essex County
Healthy Schools Program Administration Record
Immunization Coverage for Students in Windsor Essex County
Public Health Ontario has released the latest estimates for immunization coverage and Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA)-antigen exemptions at the Health Unit level. The following is a brief summary of the key findings relevant to Windsor and Essex County (WEC).
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.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Whooping cough is also known as Pertussis, is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract.
Hepatitis B Immunization Program for Grade 7 Students
Anyone of any age can get the hepatitis B vaccine. People of certain high risk categories are able to receive the provincially funded vaccine through our Health Unit.