Childreen Immunization before school entry

[amissa]

I don't know if the below is still valid : Seniors please comment on how did you do
In Canada it is a provincial requirement that all children attending school to appropriately immunized before
school entry. In order to assist in the school entry and assist in the health of immigrant children, it is strongly
recommended that a record of immunizations received prior to immigration to Canada be created and certified before
leaving for Canada.
This form - Immunization Record Form - wil be issued by the immigration/visa officer handling the immigration
application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have the form completed and certified by a qualified health
professional before departing for Canada. This form should be presented to the appropriate provincial health authority
before the child registers for school. It is recommended that the original immunization record be retained by the
individual in case of secondary migration.

Amissa

 

[wilson]

I don't know if the below is still valid : Seniors please comment on how did you do
In Canada it is a provincial requirement that all children attending school to appropriately immunized before
school entry. In order to assist in the school entry and assist in the health of immigrant children, it is strongly
recommended that a record of immunizations received prior to immigration to Canada be created and certified before
leaving for Canada.
This form - Immunization Record Form - wil be issued by the immigration/visa officer handling the immigration
application. It is the applicant's responsibility to have the form completed and certified by a qualified health
professional before departing for Canada. This form should be presented to the appropriate provincial health authority
before the child registers for school. It is recommended that the original immunization record be retained by the
individual in case of secondary migration.

Amissa

It is still valid and compulsory.

Please review the details on this website too:

http://settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?k=ELEMSEC_ENROL&faq_id=4001199

 

[CalVdS]

As it says "it is strongly recommended..." Best is to have your children's immunization records certified before you leave and apparently there is even a special form for it.
However, do not panick if you can't locate the form. We spent one year in Canada (and are now trying to go back) with my family of six children. I made an excell-sheet compiling immunisation information from different sources on every child myself and just had it dated, stamped and signed by our family doctor (be sure to provide contact information of the doctor wh certifies.) When the children will be at school in Canada and it appears they haven't gotten one or the other compulory vaccination, either because it wasn't compulsory in your country of origin or because the child hadn't reached the proper age yet, the child will get a letter from the school with the mandatory immunisation and the date before which the child has to have it. In general, you have a couple of weeks to comply.
If you do not have any records, the school will assume the child has to get all compulsory immunisations, so you try to avoid that! Be sure to mention the exact substance used for immunisation (if known), brand names and substance names could be different in Canada.
Good luck,
Kris

 

[amissa]

Thanks Wilson and CalVdS for your reply

As it says "it is strongly recommended..." Best is to have your children's immunization records certified before you leave and apparently there is even a special form for it.
However, do not panick if you can't locate the form. We spent one year in Canada (and are now trying to go back) with my family of six children. I made an excell-sheet compiling immunisation information from different sources on every child myself and just had it dated, stamped and signed by our family doctor (be sure to provide contact information of the doctor wh certifies.) When the children will be at school in Canada and it appears they haven't gotten one or the other compulory vaccination, either because it wasn't compulsory in your country of origin or because the child hadn't reached the proper age yet, the child will get a letter from the school with the mandatory immunisation and the date before which the child has to have it. In general, you have a couple of weeks to comply.
If you do not have any records, the school will assume the child has to get all compulsory immunisations, so you try to avoid that! Be sure to mention the exact substance used for immunisation (if known), brand names and substance names could be different in Canada.
Good luck,
Kris

 

[Ethi]

Dear All,

I do have the answer to question but would like to have a more clear answer to it.

Do i have to carry the immunization record as my kid is 11 month old

I intend to do my landing formalities and return to the country of residence

Rgds

 

[Pippin]

You will find more information on the thread Qorax started a few months ago. http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t61790.0.html
Ethi: I would advise you to keep a good COPY of your baby's immunization record with you when you come to do your landing. Have a safe flight.

 

[Ethi]

thanx pippin

 

[Mezo2009]

Thanks for the link.

 

[shiko]

we are thinking of emmigrating to canada from the Uk. We took the decision not to vaccinate our children in england who are all less than 5. Would this mean that we would a) be denied entry. b) notbe able to enroll in schools as a result? Would seem a bit hars h

 

[Canooknic]

we are thinking of emmigrating to canada from the Uk. We took the decision not to vaccinate our children in england who are all less than 5. Would this mean that we would a) be denied entry. b) notbe able to enroll in schools as a result? Would seem a bit hars h

I'm not 100% about not being able to enrol in school but, based on the schools in my area, it might be difficult.

 

[PMM]

Hi

we are thinking of emmigrating to canada from the Uk. We took the decision not to vaccinate our children in england who are all less than 5. Would this mean that we would a) be denied entry. b) notbe able to enroll in schools as a result? Would seem a bit hars h

They can enroll in school, but if there is any outbreak of measles/mumps/rubella whatever, they will be sent home.

 

[Pippin]

PMM you always have the right answers in every topic. Parents who choose not to protect their children's health with routine immunizations will not be forced to do so in Canada. However, if the children continue their education in the US at a later date, they will have to provide documentation of full immunization before they can enrol. I have had cases where 15 year olds requested their tetanus/diphtheria shot in Grade 9 when their parents refused permission.

 

[shiko]

thanks pmm and pippin. thats good to know. I work in health care and its not a decision we took lightly. do you know if it would effect our visa application at all? had been a bit worried we may now be tied to uk
shiko

 

[pickabeau]

nice thread

 

[Canooknic]

thanks pmm and pippin. thats good to know. I work in health care and its not a decision we took lightly. do you know if it would effect our visa application at all? had been a bit worried we may now be tied to uk
shiko

No. I didn't have to provide any immunisation information for my 2 children