Immunization
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Immunizations (also known as shots or vaccines) save lives and prevent serious illnesses.
By getting vaccinated, you help yourself and protect your community. |
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Immunizations are given to children against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), pneumococcal infections, meningitis, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B and human papillomavirus.
You can read information in other languages on immunizations by visiting Settlement.Org.
The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit is required by law to keep immunization records or exemption documents of all students attending school or in daycare facilities.
Contact Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit to learn more about immunizations and to access an online tool for reporting immunization records.
T: 519.355.1071 ext. 5900 E: CKhealth@chatham-kent.ca.