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Immunization Records and Exemptions

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Immunization Records

Need to view your current immunization record, update your child’s record, or book an immunization?

Explore the options below to get started.

Please note: Immunization records are not automatically updated from doctor’s offices. It is the responsibility of parents and caregivers to ensure their child’s records are kept current with Public Health.

Immunization records that have been reported to public health are available online through Immunization Connect Ontario portal.

Your immunization record will be available online if:

  • Your immunization record has been provided to Public Health.
  • Your health card number has been provided to Public Health 

If you cannot find your immunization record online, please contact your health care provider to get a copy of your record. 

We offer immunization clinics for people without a local Health Care Provider. These clinics are available by appointment only. To book an appointment online, click here or call us at: 1-866-888-4577 ext.1507.

Visit the full Immunization Clinic Calendar, to check clinic dates and times.

Clinic Locations:

  • Campbellford Community Resource Centre
    65 Bridge Street East, Campbellford

  • Haliburton – HKPR District Health Unit
    191 Highland Street, Unit 301, Haliburton

  • Lindsay – HKPR District Health Unit
    108 Angeline Street South, Lindsay

  • Port Hope – HKPR District Health Unit
    200 Rose Glen Road, Port Hope

Need to update your immunization record?

Select ONE of the options below:

Online Immunization Portal

Online, by visiting: Immunization Update Portal.

Phone

Call the Vaccine Preventable Diseases team at 1-866-888-4577 x 1507. 

You will need to provide:

  • your child's name and date of birth
  • name of the vaccine(s) 
  • date the vaccine was given 
Mail

Mail the immunization record to a Health Unit office

You will need to provide:

  • your child's name and date of birth
  • name of the vaccine(s) 
  • date the vaccine was given
In-Person

Bring the record to a Health Unit office.

You will need to provide:

  • your child's name and date of birth
  • name of the vaccine(s) 
  • date the vaccine was given
Email

Email the Vaccine Preventable Diseases team at immunization@hkpr.on.ca.

You will need to provide:

  • your child's name and date of birth
  • name of the vaccine(s) 
  • date the vaccine was given

*Email transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure and it requires consent to be used to send personal and/or personal health information.

Exemptions

Looking to apply for an immunization exemption? Review the information below to learn about the exemption process and how to submit your request.

Please note: Immunization exemptions require proper documentation and approval from the Health Unit.

Exemption for Religious or Conscience Reasons: 

If you are choosing not to immunize your school-aged child for religious or conscience reasons, you will need to: 

Watch the vaccine education video: 

Complete HKPR Vaccine Education Certificate Survey to receive a certificate.               

Complete a Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief Formand have it signed and stamped by a commissioner of oaths, notary public, or a justice of the peace. There may be a cost to have the form signed and photo ID is required. Or, check with the Service Ontario location near you, as they may do it free of charge.

Note: Affidavit forms that have been altered e.g., additions or information crossed-out, are not accepted.

Submit the certificate and the completed, unaltered Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief Form to Public Health one of the following ways: 

  • Online, click here 
  • Email: immunization@hkpr.on.ca 
  • Mail: HKPR District Health Unit, Vaccine Records, 200 Rose Glen Road, Port Hope, ON L1A 3V6 
  • In Person:  At anyHealth Unit office. Bring a printed copy of the certificate and completed form.

Keep a copy for your records. 

Exemption for Medical Reasons: 

If your child cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, you will need to: 

Have your doctor or nurse practitioner complete and sign the Statement of Medical Exemption Form. 

Submit the completed Statement of Medical Exemption Form to Public Health one of the following ways: 

  • Online, click here   
  • Email: immunization@hkpr.on.ca 
  • Mail:  HKPR District Health Unit, Vaccine Records, 200 Rose Glen Road, Port Hope, ON L1A 3V6 
  • In Person:  At anyHealth Unit office. Bring a printed copy of the certificate and completed form). 

Keep a copy for your records. 

Exemption for Religious or Conscience Reasons: 

If you are choosing not to immunize your child for religious or conscience reasons, you will need to: 

Complete a Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief Form and have it signed and stamped by a commissioner of oaths, notary public, or a justice of the peace.  There may be a cost to have the form signed and photo ID is required. Or, check with the Service Ontario location near you, as they may do it free of charge.

Note: Affidavit forms that have been altered e.g., additions or information crossed-out, are not accepted.

Submit the completed, unaltered Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief Form to your child’s daycare. 

Keep a copy for your records. 

The daycare will submit a copy to the Health Unit. 

Exemption for Medical Reasons: 

If your child cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, you will need to: 

 

Exemption for Religious or Conscience Reasons: 

If you are choosing not to receive immunizations for religious or conscience reasons, you will need to: 

Complete a Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief Form. Ensure you select that you are completing the form as "An Individual". Have it signed and stamped by a commissioner of oaths, notary public, or a justice of the peace.  There may be a cost to have the form signed and photo ID is required. Or, check with the Service Ontario location near you, as they may do it free of charge.

Note: Affidavit forms that have been altered e.g., additions or information crossed-out, are not accepted.

Submit the completed, unaltered Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief Form to your employer. 

Keep a copy for your records. 

Exemption for Medical Reasons: 

If you cannot receive immunizations for medical reasons, you will need to: 

 

Need More Information on School Immunizations?

Watch Marianne Rock, Manager of Communicable Disease and Prevention Control, to learn more about the steps parents/guardians can take to update their child's records or schedule missing immunizations.

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