Over a third of student immunizations records in Huron and Perth counties are incomplete, according to Huron Perth Public Health.
The agency says more than five thousand records (39 per cent) are incomplete, which means students are either missing immunizations required for school attendance, or their immunizations have not been reported to public health.
Students with incomplete immunization records may be suspended from school under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).
HPPH has begun sending letters through the schools to parents/legal guardians of students with incomplete records.
HPPH asks parents to respond to HPPH by March 4 to avoid a suspension notice.
In late April, HPPH will mail suspension notices to students who have not provided proof of up-to-date immunizations.
School suspensions will begin on May 23rd, 2024.