File – Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) Office.

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) will be enforcing out-of-school suspension orders for third- and fourth-grade students with missing or incomplete vaccination records in accordance with the Ontario School Student Immunization Act (ISPA).

Under ISPA, health departments are legally required to collect and maintain vaccine records for all students attending school and enforce suspensions when vaccine information is incomplete. There are currently 1,675 outstanding records. Currently, 88% of Simcoe Muskoka third and fourth grade students have up-to-date immunization records with the health department.

To support students and their families, the health department is offering a drop-in clinic starting January 26th. Students can be seen on a first-come, first-served basis at designated locations and times. The general public can also visit the health room Website About clinic locations and schedules. Once a student is vaccinated at a health department clinic, their record will be updated immediately and they can return to school.

Students may also receive vaccinations through their health care provider, but must report this information to the health department. You can easily report your vaccination online. smdhu.org/ImmsOnline Or call the Health Department (705-721-7520 extension 8827).

Having up-to-date immunizations helps to best protect students against serious vaccine-preventable diseases, reduces the risk of outbreaks in schools, and allows health departments to act quickly to prevent and control outbreaks.

For more information about the routine and required vaccines that students receive and the diseases they protect against, please visit: smdhu.org Or call the Health Department (705-721-7520 extension 8827).