{"id":533057,"date":"2026-03-13T05:45:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/533057\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T05:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:45:12","slug":"15000-students-face-suspension-in-mississauga-brampton-and-caledon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/533057\/","title":{"rendered":"15,000 students face suspension in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Failing to produce medical records has students from across Peel Region facing classroom suspension by the health department.<\/p>\n

Peel Public Health says 15,861 students in Mississauga, Brampton and Peel are slated for suspension for not being able to present documents that prove they have been immunized.<\/p>\n

Producing immunization records is mandated in Ontario to show that students are properly protected against several diseases.<\/p>\n

Dr. Hetal Patel, Associate Medical Officer of Health for Peel, said enforcement of the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA)<\/a> is necessary because certain diseases can spread quickly in school settings.<\/p>\n

Under the ISPA, parents\/guardians must report their child\u2019s immunization records to Peel Public Health to avoid suspension.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know tracking and reporting vaccination records can feel overwhelming, especially for families juggling priorities,\u201d said Dr. Patel. \u201cThat\u2019s why we\u2019re working closely with families and school boards to help students catch up as quickly as possible, so their learning isn\u2019t disrupted and they are still protected from serious diseases.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Some of the diseases of concern are measles, meningitis, polio, diphtheria, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. These are all considered preventable with the appropriate vaccinations.<\/p>\n

The issuing of suspension orders started this week.<\/p>\n

The health department said it is working with families to acquire the vaccination information.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuspension is a last resort and is used only when the required documentation is not received by the deadline,\u201d according to a statement by health officials, adding that the Medical Officer of Health has the discretion to make enforcement decisions.<\/p>\n

It is believed that many students have received all of their vaccines, but the information hasn\u2019t been properly submitted.<\/p>\n

Parents can check their child\u2019s immunization status online<\/a> and upload missing information. Doctors do not send immunization status to the health department on behalf of their patients.<\/p>\n

Peel Public Health is holding vaccination clinics at some high schools. Families can also\u00a0book an appointment<\/a> for clinics during March Break. A video of the entire process can be viewed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cCatching up on routine vaccinations keeps our children and community healthy,\u201d said Nazia Peer, Director of Immunization Services for Peel Region. \u201cVaccination is one of the most effective public health measures available, protecting not only each student but classmates, teachers, and vulnerable community members.\u201d<\/p>\n


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