Hi guys.
What do they mean by this. Do I need to get vaccinated before I leave or is it ok to get vaccinations when I arrive in Canada?
I am currently not vaccinated.
Health Documentation
"Children in Canada are vaccinated (immunized) starting when they are newborns. Vaccinations help to prevent serious infections or diseases.
When you travel to Canada, bring official documents that state what vaccinations you and your family have already had. If you or your child hasn’t been vaccinated, call your doctor or local public health clinic right away.
In Canada, your children need immunization or vaccination records to enrol in school."
Thanks in advance!
Hello,
I have personal experience with these vaccinations thing.
I had to do volunteer in a hospital, they asked me to bring my vaccinations record. I asked my mom to send over from India, but they said it’s an old record( usually vaccinations are given in childhood) and we cannot confirm if it’s good and complete( some words were not in English).
so, they sent me to get blood work, to check if I have immunity against hepatitis, BCG and some more.
When the results came, they said I have low immunity for Hepatitis B, and they asked me to get a booster dose.
similarly, with my friend, she came all negative against Hepatitis B, so she had to take all 3 shots and a booster.
blood work will be free as covered by OHIP, but if u will be low against some immunity, you pay for the injections.
So, you bring your child’s vaccination record, if something will be unclear or not as per Canadian protocol, they will order blood word and if anything needed, they will advice you. Also, I believe healthcare is totally free for children.
Thanks