School-based vaccines
Our nurses give free vaccines for eligible students in Grade 7 to 12.
Vaccine clinic update
Immunization clinics will not be held in schools this year. Peel Public Health will provide vaccines to students at community locations in Brampton and Mississauga.
Parents and guardians do not need to report any vaccination given at Peel Public Health clinics. Our nurses will record the vaccination.
Vaccine details
Meningococcal
1 dose of the Meningococcal-C-ACYW-135 vaccine protects against 4 types of the most common types of meningococcal disease.
This is a serious illness that can cause an infection of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or an infection of the blood (meningococcemia).
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine protects against a disease that affects the liver and can cause permanent damage. Your child will receive 2 doses given 6 months apart.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV vaccine protects against genital warts and various cancers including cervical cancer. Your child will receive 2 doses given 6 months apart.
Access the following fact sheets about each disease and the vaccine:
- Hepatitis B | Hépatite B (Français)
- Meningococcal | Méningocoque (Français)
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) | Virus du papillome humain (VPH) (Français)
Consent form
A consent form must be completed for students to receive the vaccines.
- A parent or guardian’s permission is required for all students under 14 years of age.
- Students between the ages of 14 and 16 can sign their own consent form.
- Students age 16 and over must sign their own consent form.
The consent form can be completed when you book your appointment online.
Parents and guardians should accompany the student to the appointment if they require medical supervision during immunization.
Region of Peel clinics
By appointment only
Due to COVID-19, clinics will be by appointment only. Drop-in visits will not be accepted.
To maintain physical distancing and avoid crowding students should come to the appointment on their own. If they need support, 1 person will be allowed to enter the clinic with them.
Completing a vaccine series
Students who did not finish their vaccine series will only need to get the remaining dose or doses.A vaccine series does not need to be restarted even if the recommended time between doses has passed.
The following students are encouraged to book a clinic appointment:
- Current Grade 8 students who did not complete Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus, or Meningococcal ACYW-135 vaccine.
- Grade 9 students who did not complete Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus, or Meningococcal ACYW-135 vaccine.
- Grade 12 students who did not complete the Human Papillomavirus, or Meningococcal ACYW-135 vaccine.
- Students in Grades 7, 10 and 11 - Planning is underway. We will provide updated information as it becomes available.
Students who miss the vaccines at Peel Public Health clinics can get them through their family doctor or walk-in clinic for a fee.
Clinic locations
Immunizations at clinics are available by appointment only. Drop-in visits will not be accepted.
Appointments are available at these clinic locations:
Free parking is available.
Online booking
Our clinics are currently fully booked.
Appointments for December can be booked starting November 16, 2020.New dates will be available every Monday for a 2-week period.
Priority will be given to Grade 8, Grade 9, and Grade 12 students.
Appointment for Grade 7 immunizations are not currently available for 2020. Parents and Guardians will be contacted in 2021.
Before attending a clinic, you are required to complete the following:
- an immunization consent form
- a medical questionnaire
- a COVID-19 screening questionnaire
These can be completed online at the time of booking.
Book your appointmentIf you need help
For medical questions related to vaccines call 905-799-7700. Caledon residents call 905-584-2216.
