Do you know your child’s measles immunization status?
For many families, March Break is a time to connect with family and friends. Whether you are staying home, planning a family outing or travelling, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) encourages all families to know their children’s immunization status.
With recent measles cases across the province, the health unit is encouraging families to review their child’s immunization records and ensure they are up to date for their age. Students in Ontario are required to have two doses of a measles, mumps, rubella vaccine (MMR) by the age of six years.
Please reach out to your health care provider to review your child’s immunization record or book an appointment if required. If you do not have a health care provider, please call Health Connection at 1-888-721-7520 to discuss your child’s immunization record or book an appointment at one of the health unit’s MMR vaccination clinics.
Additional information on measles is available on the SMDHU’s website.
