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Immunization

Grade 7 School Clinics

School-Based Immunizations for Grade 7 Students

School Immunization nurses will be visiting elementary schools between October and December to provide the first dose of three free vaccines for Grade 7 students:

  • Hepatitis B
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Meningococcal (Men-C-ACYW)

The nurses will return between April-June to provide the second dose of two of the vaccines

  • Hepatitis B
  • Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Your child’s school will share specific clinic dates and times directly. You can also view the complete schedule of school clinics by clicking the link below:

2025-2026 School Clinic Calendar

Students currently in grade 7 should make an attempt to receive their vaccines at school prior to booking an appointment at the health unit.  Accommodations can be made to support students who are anxious/uncomfortable receiving vaccines at school with their classmates.  Parents can call into the health unit at 705-721-7520 ext. 8827 to discuss the options.

Students may also request to receive grade 7 vaccines from their healthcare provider.  The healthcare provider would need to special order these vaccines per student, therefore it is up to their discretion if they are willing/able to provide them. 

If your child is not attending school in person, these vaccines can be received by appointment at one of health unit clinics.

 
What if My Child Misses the Clinic?

For grade 7 students who are absent from school the day of clinic, dose 1 will be offered at the school’s second round clinic when we return April to June.

For grade 8 students if they started the vaccine series at school but missed a dose, the second dose will be offered at the school’s second round clinic when we return in April to June.

More Information for Parents and Guardians Parent Letters

Parent Letters

Consent Forms

If you would like to view these fact sheets in a language other than English (French etc.), please use Google Translate at the top right of your screen.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 

Fact Sheet - English

Hepatitis B (Hep B) 

Fact Sheet- English

Meningococcal Conjugate C-ACYW (Men- C- ACYW) vaccine

Fact Sheet - English 

Making a child’s vaccination experience better and decreasing the amount of pain they may feel is very important. If a child has a bad experience getting a vaccine they may not trust their healthcare provider and may not want to get other vaccines or health care when needed in the future.

There are many things that can decrease pain and lessen stress and anxiety for children and their parents. Using a numbing cream, giving children a chance to ask questions, and informing them about what to expect, letting them choose ways they can be most comfortable when getting a vaccine can help make children’s vaccination experience uneventful and even positive.

Additional Resources

  • Prepare your student by watching this school clinic video
  • Nervous about getting needles handout linked here
  • Watch this video created by SickKids on reducing vaccination pain in your child (auto translate option available under settings).
  • Watch the video Needle Pain and Phobia. How to avoid fear of needles and vaccines.
  • The CARD System - Help Eliminate Pain in Kids & Adults

Page last updated September 17, 2025

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