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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, October 9, 2015 | 10 Halton student immunization records can now be updated online by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff Reporting required immunizations just got easier for parents with students in Halton schools. Halton's Health Department has released an online immunization reporting form -- available at halton.ca/immunize -- to allow families to submit immunization information through a secure electronic platform. "Halton Region's Health Department is responsible for enforcing the provincial Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), which outlines the immunizations students need to attend classes, to keep our schools and students healthy," said Halton's Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Dr. Hamidah Meghani. "Since students without up-to-date immunization records can face school suspension, it's critical parents make sure the Halton Region Health Department has their child's most recent immunization records on file." Parents can also update records by dialing 311 or dropping off an up-to-date record at the Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Rd. Currently, there are about 23,000 students aged seven to 17 years in Halton with incomplete immunization records, according to a Halton Region report discussed at regional council's health and social services standing committee meeting Tuesday (Oct. 6). Students must be vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus poliomyelitis (DPTP), measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and meningococcal disease in order to attend school. Students born in 2010 or later must also have proof of immunization against varicella (chickenpox). If they aren't, they must have a notarized exemption on file with the Health Department to meet school attendance requirements. An exemption is allowed for medical, conscience or religious reasons. In Halton, about two per cent of the student population is exempted, said Meghani. If there is an outbreak, students with an exemption status are suspended from the school where the outbreak is. Halton's Health Department has mailed more than 13,000 letters to students aged 14-17 asking for updated immunization information. It will provide additional community immunization clinics in all secondary schools early next year. The 14-17 age group is being targeted because the Region wants to make sure students are "well-immunized by the time they leave the school system," said Meghani. Immunizations are available through family doctors or at one of Halton Region's immunization clinics, offered at each school three times a year. For more on immunizations, visit halton.ca/immunize. Fine cabinetry proudly made in Canada for any room in the house FREE Upgrade Plywood with the FREE with the to purchase ofCabinets a complete kitchen. *While quantities last. Visit our showroom for purchase of a complete kitchen. * September 30/15 * Offer Offerexpires expires August 31, 2015. Receive a Quartz Caesarstone or Granite Countertop complete details. Offer expires October 31st, 2015 www.uniquekitchensofburlington.com Don't miss this important home safety seminar in your neighbourhood. 905-632-0029 4150 South Service Road, Burlington Protect your family AND your investment THE ESA HAS WARNED: "Reported problems with aluminum wiring have been related to the overheating and failure of aluminum wiring terminations. This is due to aluminum's tendency to oxidize, and its incompatibility with devices designed for use with copper wiring." The ESA further states that homes with aluminum wiring experience a disproportionately high number of electrical fires. If you try to switch insurance companies, you could be refused coverage. What is the problem with aluminum wiring, and what can you do about it? Birnie CurrentSAFE is pleased to sponsor this seminar in collaboration with The Oakville Fire Department and the ESA. Thursday, October 15, 2015 · 7p.m. ­ 8:30p.m. Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) · 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville Presenters Senior Electrical Solutions Specialist Birnie CurrentSAFE JOHN ROMANETTI Public Education Officer Oakville Fire Department GLENN BARWELL Director, Codes and Standards, Chief Engineer ESA TED OLECHNA ADMISSION ­ Help us help Oakville Fare Share Food Bank. Please bring non-perishable food items to help feed the hungry in our community. Suggested food items: peanut butter, breakfast cereals, dry soup, pasta bags & boxes, instant coffee, canned foods, kids' snacks including fruit and pudding cups, baby foods. To reserve your seat, call 1-855-569-1818 or visit ismyhomesafe.ca In Support of the Canadian Diabetes Association