Grade 7 Immunization Program

Each year, Southwestern Public Health offers vaccines to Grade 7 students through school-based clinics. We offer three vaccines through the school immunization program:

  • Hepatitis B
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Meningococcal disease (required to go to school)

Students will receive an information package and vaccine consent form to bring home in early September. Learn more about vaccines for children at school from Ontario’s Ministry of Health.

When will my child be vaccinated?

Our nurses visit schools twice a year:

Fall visit – Students receive all three vaccines: Hepatitis B (Dose 1), Meningococcal, and HPV (Dose 1).

Spring visit – Students receive the second dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine.

School clinic dates

School Fall 2026 (Men-C-ACYW135, Hep B, HPV) Spring 2027 (Hep B)
Aldborough Thursday, October 15, 2026 Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Assumption Friday, October 30, 2026 Thursday, April 22, 2027
Davenport Wednesday, October 14, 2026  Wednesday, April 21, 2027
Dunwich-Dutton Tuesday, October 06, 2026 Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Elgin Court Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Friday, April 23, 2027
Éva Circé-Côté Friday, October 30, 2026 Thursday, April 22, 2027
Forest Park Tuesday, November 03, 2026 Tuesday, April 27, 2027
Immanuel Thursday, October 08, 2026 Thursday, April 15, 2027
John Wise Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Monday, April 19, 2027
June Rose Friday, October 23, 2026 Monday, April 19, 2027
Kettle Creek Friday, October 02, 2026 Wednesday, April 14, 2027
King’s Academy Tuesday, October 06, 2026 Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Locke’s Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Tuesday, May 04, 2027
Mitchell Hepburn Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Wednesday, April 28, 2027
Monsignor Morrison Friday, November 06, 2026 Tuesday, May 04, 2027
Mount Salem Friday, October 16, 2026 Wednesday, April 21, 2027
New Hope Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Tuesday, April 13, 2027
New Sarum Thursday, October 08, 2026 Thursday, April 15, 2027
Otter Valley Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Pierre Elliott Thursday, October 29, 2026 Wednesday, May 05, 2027
Port Burwell Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Tuesday, April 13, 2027
South Dorchester Thursday, November 05, 2026 Thursday, April 29, 2027
Southwold Wednesday, November 04, 2026 Wednesday, May 05, 2027
St. Anne’s Wednesday, October 07, 2026 Tuesday, April 27, 2027
St. Mary’s Thursday, October 15, 2026 Tuesday, April 20, 2027
St. T Community Christian Monday, October 19, 2026 Monday, May 3. 2027
Straffordville Friday, October 16, 2026 Wednesday, April 21, 2027
Summers Corners Thursday, October 22, 2026 Thursday, April 29, 2027

School

Fall 2026
(Meningococcal, Hep B & HPV)

Spring 2027 (Hep B)

A.J. Baker Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Wednesday, April 28, 2027
Algonquin Friday, November 06, 2026 Friday, May 07, 2027
Annandale Friday, October 09, 2026 Thursday, April 15, 2027
Blenheim District Monday, November 16, 2026 Wednesday, April 21, 2027
Central Wednesday, October 07, 2026 Friday, April 23, 2027
East Oxford Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Eastdale Thursday, October 29, 2026 Friday, April 30, 2027
Emily Stowe Thursday, October 08, 2026 Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Harrisfield Thursday, October 22, 2026 Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Hickson Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Tuesday, April 27, 2027
Holy Family Wednesday, October 07, 2026 Friday, April 23, 2027
Innerkip Wednesday, November 04, 2026 Monday, May 03, 2027
Laurie Hawkins Monday, October 05, 2026 Monday, April 12, 2027
Monsignor O'Neil Thursday, November 12, 2026 Wednesday, May 05, 2027
Northdale Friday, October 30, 2026 Friday, April 23, 2027
École Notre Dame Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Oliver Stephens Thursday, October 29, 2026 Friday, April 30, 2027
Oxford Reformed Christian Thursday, October 06, 2026 Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Plattsville Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Wednesday, April 21, 2027
Plattsville Christian Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Wednesday, April 21, 2027
Roch Carrier Wednesday, October 07, 2026 Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Royal Roads Thursday, October 15, 2026 Monday, April 12, 2027
South Ridge Friday, October 09, 2026 Thursday, April 22, 20267
Southside Friday, October 16, 2026 Monday, April 19, 2027
Springbank Friday, October 30, 2026 Thursday, April 29, 2027
St. Jude’s Thursday, October 15, 2026 Thursday, April 15, 2027
St. Michael’s Monday, November 09, 2026 Thursday, May 06, 2027
St. Patrick’s Friday, October 16, 2026 Monday, April 19, 2027
Tavistock Wednesday, November 04, 2026 Monday, May 03, 2027
Thamesford Thursday, November 05, 2026 Wednesday, April 28, 2027
The Oxford School Tuesday, October 06, 2026 Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Turtle Island  Friday, October 23, 2026 Monday, April 26, 2027
Westfield Monday, October 19, 2026 Thursday, April 22, 2027
Winchester Monday, November 02, 2026 Thursday, April 29, 2027
Woodstock Christian Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Tuesday, May 4, 2027
Zorra Highland Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Wednesday, April 28, 2027

What if my child misses their school immunization day?

If your child is absent, you can book an appointment an immunization clinic or they can be vaccinated the next time we visit their school.

What if my child already received some of these vaccines?

  • Note the vaccine and date on the consent form

  • Not sure? Call us at 1-800-922-0096 and we’ll help confirm what your child still needs

About the vaccines

After vaccination: What to watch for

  • Nurses will monitor your child for 15 minutes after the shot

  • At home, use a cold compress and give Tylenol or Advil as needed

  • Make sure your child drinks fluids and rests

Questions? Contact your health care provider or a Public Health at 1-800-922-0096.

Frequently asked questions

Most students experience little to no side effects. The most common include:

  • Redness, pain, or swelling at the injection site

  • Tiredness, headache, fever, or mild digestive symptoms

Serious allergic reactions are rare. Seek medical help if your child experiences:

  • Hives

  • Wheezing

  • Swelling of the face or mouth

Most local providers do not stock these vaccines. Public Health is the most accessible option.

Our nurses are trained to support students who feel nervous. We use calming strategies and distraction techniques. For students with high anxiety, consider booking a clinic appointment instead.

Yes! Your child will bring home a vaccination record. Please keep it with their other health documents.

Yes. Vaccines used in Canada are thoroughly tested and continually monitored for safety.

Watch our video about the Grade 7 immunization program

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