Parents

The following excerpt from CISVA Student Health Policy 406 addresses some of the questions we have received:

Procedure

Communicable Disease Control 

• The immunization program provided by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and Fraser Health Authorities is aimed at maintaining adequate levels of protection in school populations against major vaccine-preventable diseases. 
• The school administrator will: 
• Distribute immunization information and consent forms (VCH, FHA, school and/or CISVA information are distributed as necessary);
• Collect completed forms for the community health nurse (to be handed over to the community nurse once collected);
• Provide a safe environment in the school for delivery of the immunization program.
• The Parent/Guardian will:
• Provide immunization records when a student registers in the school for the first time.
• Provide a completed consent form for the student for all immunizations (consent form will indicate yes or no). 
• The Student will:
• Return signed parental consent forms to the school (no student can give personal consent for an immunization).
• Attend designated immunization areas in an orderly manner.