As of March 31, 2026, 99% of secondary school students in Windsor-Essex County are up to date with immunization requirements, marking a significant improvement in compliance across the region.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit assessed 20,359 student records during the fall of 2025 to ensure adherence to the Immunization of School Pupils Act. This provincial law, which has been in place since 1990, requires children and youth under 18 to receive specific vaccinations to attend school unless they have a valid exemption.
The latest figures show a sharp decline in school suspensions related to incomplete records. On March 31, 2026, 221 secondary students were suspended, a 64% drop from the 618 students suspended in March 2025. Similarly, only 18 elementary students remained suspended as of March 31, 2026.
For families in Amherstburg needing to update their records, local services are available to assist with medical documentation and vaccination requirements. The facility located at 433 Sandwich St S, Amherstburg, provides access to various healthcare services, including pharmacy and medical clinic options.
According to health officials, vaccination coverage rates in the region continue to exceed provincial averages for most publicly funded vaccines. Families seeking non-medical exemptions are reminded that under provincial rules, they must attend an education session and submit a notarized statement to remain in compliance with the act.
