Immunization - School Services

Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services


Description
Provides routine immunizations to students in Grades 1, 6, and 9 in school.

Each year, Alberta Health Services, Public Health reviews immunization records for students in grades 1, 6, and 9 to see what immunizations each student needs. A consent form is then sent home with an information sheet for each vaccine recommended for the student. No immunizations will be given in school without consent from a parent or legal guardian. Immunizations in this program include:

  • Grades 1, 6, and 9: Any routine childhood and school vaccines that may have been missed according to a review of the students immunization record on file
  • Grade 6: Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine for students who have not already completed a hepatitis B immunization series and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
  • Grade 9: Tdap - tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis and meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y, W-135) conjugate vaccine

Key Provider: public health nurses
Eligibility
Yes, Students in Grades 1, 6, and 9.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Service is provided in the school setting.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: N/A,
Telephone
780-864-3063 Spirit River
Web Site
http://www.immunizealberta.ca/
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
January 31, 2024
Address
4601 50 Street
Wanham, AB, T0H 3T0
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Hours of Operation

Third Tuesday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  Phone 780-864-3063 to book appointment.