School-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
As announced on August 17, 2021, the Ministry of Education intends to introduce an immunization disclosure policy for all publicly-funded school board employees, and staff in private schools and licensed child care settings for the 2021-22 school year, with rapid antigen testing requirements for staff who are not immunized against COVID-19.
he Chief Medical Officer of Health of Ontario is asking that public health units and school boards jointly plan to host vaccination clinics for first and second doses in schools starting in August and continuing into the fall, engaging with key stakeholders and community organizations while actively and regularly disseminating informational materials to students, families and staff to promote the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.
To assist with community engagement and clinic implementation, school boards and schools are being encouraged to recruit volunteers from their school communities (e.g parent council members). These efforts will be an important step in instilling vaccine confidence within your local communities.