Over Half of Ottawa, Toronto Students Have Outdated Vaccine Records

Public health records reveal that over half of students in Ottawa and Toronto lack up-to-date immunization records, prompting concerns about the inefficiency of the current system. Toronto Public Health sent 60,000 letters to families this summer, but 54% of students remain non-compliant, risking suspension. Ottawa reported that 66% of students in Grades 2 and 12 are also non-compliant. Experts advocate for a centralized vaccination registry to streamline record-keeping and improve compliance amid declining vaccination rates.

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