Item - 2023.HL8.2
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Board of Health on November 27, 2023 and was adopted with amendments.
HL8.2 - Enhancing Immunization Coverage for Toronto’s School-Aged Population
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Board Decision
The Board of Health:
1. Requested the Ministry of Health to provide $3.8 million in funding for Toronto Public Health to:
a. Address pandemic-induced immunization gaps in the Student Immunization Program (SIP) and the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) programs through clinics; and
b. Promote immunization catch-up to increase population-level protection for the communicable and chronic diseases addressed in these programs.
2. Requested the Medical Officer of Health to post online immunization rates for public schools for hepatitis B, human papillomavirus, and meningococcal vaccines.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Deputy Medical Officer of Health gave a presentation on Enhancing Immunization Coverage for Toronto’s School-Aged Population.
Summary
Toronto Public Health will give a presentation on Enhancing Immunization Coverage for Toronto’s School-Aged Population.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-241202.pdf
Speakers
Sandy Wong
Motions
That:
1. The Board of Health request the Ministry of Health to provide $3.8 million in funding for Toronto Public Health to:
a. Address pandemic-induced immunization gaps in the Student Immunization Program (SIP) and the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) programs through clinics; and
b. Promote immunization catch-up to increase population-level protection for the communicable and chronic diseases addressed in these programs.
That:
1. The Board of Health request the Medical Officer of Health to post online immunization rates for public schools for hepatitis B, human papillomavirus, and meningococcal vaccines.