Point Edward, ON – As of 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, approximately 513 elementary and secondary students in Lambton County have incomplete immunization records under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, 1990 (ISPA), and may be suspended from school beginning Tuesday, March 10.
To clear suspension, parents or guardians must report their child’s immunizations or valid exemptions to Lambton Public Health (LPH) for the following diseases: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Meningococcal disease, and Varicella.
Health care providers do not automatically submit immunization records to LPH, and children may still face suspension even if they are fully immunized.
Parents and guardians can report their child’s immunization information using any of the following options:
- Online: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/immunization/children-and-youth/reporting-immunizations/
- Phone: 226-254-8222
- In-person: 160 Exmouth Street, Point Edward, Ontario N7T 7Z6
If your child requires an immunization, please contact your health care provider to book an appointment and notify Lambton Public Health of the appointment date.
“Since January, Lambton Public Health has processed thousands of immunization records following the distribution of notices regarding the Immunization of School Pupils Act,” said Carshenan Lai, Health Protection Supervisor. “We are now processing the final immunization records for students remaining at risk of suspension, and supporting families to prevent interruptions to learning. The numbers of students at risk of suspension this year are similar to what we experienced last year.”
Lambton Public Health is anticipating higher-than-normal call volumes this week and appreciates the public’s patience as staff work to assist clients as quickly as possible.
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