2021-11-08 16:19:55

COVID-19 Return to School Form – Students

When your child is ready to return to school after experiencing symptoms, an exposure to COVID-19, or returning from travel outside of Canada, complete this form and check off only 1 box. Return this form to your child’s school principal. Your signature as a parent or guardian of the child, confirms that the information is true. This is important to help decrease the spread of COVID-19 and protect the safety of all staff and students in the school. Please note: When getting a COVID-19 test, rapid antigen tests (e.g. PanBioTM) should not be used for anyone exposed to someone with COVID-19 or anyone who has symptoms as they are less accurate than lab-based tests.

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16/21

2022-01-15 15:07:15

COVID-19 Symptoms Flowchart for Isolation

You have symptoms and are concerned you may have COVID-19. Now what?

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12/21

2022-01-15 15:07:15

Caregiver Webinar

Caregiver webinar on the management of COVID-19 in child care and school settings Monday, January 17, 2022 @ 7 – 8 p.m.

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10/21

2022-01-13 17:22:41

Parent Guardians Ontario Guidance Update January 10, 2022

In response to the Omicron surge, the Ministry of Health has directed local public health units to focus on managing COVID-19 in the highest risk settings like hospitals and long-term care homes. Since children generally experience milder disease, Ministry guidance has indicated that child care settings are not considered a high-risk setting.

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14/21

2023-11-02 17:23:18

Caring for Children This Viral Season

Viruses like colds, the  u, RSV and COVID-19 can often be managed at home with over-the-counter medication. This guide is to help you care for an unwell child and know when to seek medical care.

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5/21

2025-05-20 13:14:20

Updates and Guidance Related to Measles

Dear Principals of all Inspected/Non-Inspected Private Schools and First Nations/ Federally Operated Schools, As you are likely aware, Ontario, like many parts of the world, is experiencing a large measles outbreak, with approximately 1,440 outbreak cases reported as of May 8, 2025. Over 90% of cases in Ontario linked to this outbreak are among individuals who are unimmunized or of unknown immunization status, and approximately 50% of outbreak-related cases in Ontario have been among individuals between the ages of five to 19. Although cases are among 17 public health units, the vast majority most cases are in southwestern Ontario.

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4/21

2022-12-14 21:17:32

RE: Preventive actions for families over the winter break

Children and youth are currently experiencing high infection and hospitalization rates from a “triple threat” of viruses: RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), influenza (flu) and COVID-19. To protect your family before and during the winter break, Peel Public Health strongly recommends using multiple layers of protection against respiratory infections:

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6/21

2022-03-28 15:02:32

A Message From the Ministry of Education

In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, reduce absenteeism, and to continue to support our school communities, the Ministry of Education offered rapid antigen test kits for symptomatic students and staff just prior to the March Break. We are providing updated guidance regarding the use and handling of rapid antigen tests.

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11/21

2022-01-15 15:07:16

RE: Updates to COVID-19 prevention and management in schools

Peel Public Health welcomes the re-opening of schools next week to best support students’ learning needs and their mental health and well-being. We recognize parents and students are concerned about returning during a time of high transmission with the Omicron COVID-19 variant. In response to a less severe variant and generally milder disease in children, the province has changed its approach to the management of COVID-19 exposures in schools. The following letter provides a summary of the provincial updates and important information on actions students should take to reduce their risk of COVID-19 in schools.

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13/21

2022-09-08 13:14:43

Region of Peel Public Health - Back to School Letter Sept 2022.pdf

Dear Families, On behalf of Peel Public Health, welcome back to a new school year. The last few years have been challenging for families and we thank you for following public health measures to keep our community safe.

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8/21

2022-11-18 19:23:03

Actions you can take to help protect your child from respiratory illness

Dear Parent/Guardian, Winter virus season has come early to Ontario and children and youth are currently at increased risk of a “triple threat” of viruses: RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), influenza (flu) and COVID-19. It’s not too late to take action to reduce the risk of getting sick, developing severe illness, or spreading viruses to others.

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7/21

2025-11-19 18:15:20

Routine School Immunizations Fact Sheet

Peel Public Health is providing routine school immunizations to eligible students in grades 7 and older in school and community clinics. The vaccines offered are Meningococcal-C-ACYW, Hepatitis B (Hep B), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV). These vaccines are all free for students. Some vaccines are publicly funded for a limited time, and the student may only be eligible until a certain age. Students can still be immunized if they do not have an Ontario Health Card.

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1/21

2022-05-11 15:41:30

Immunization Catch-Up- Grade 7 to 10 Students.pdf

The Region of Peel has not been able to provide the free, in-school vaccination clinics for Grade 7 and 8 classes since the pandemic began and as a result, most students from Grade 7 to 10 are currently not protected from Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Hepatitis B (Hep B), or Meningococcal ACYW-135.

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9/21

2025-11-19 18:15:20

Mentor College Communication Letter - EN (Fall 2025) (1).pdf

Dear Mentor College Families, Peel Public Health will offer a free immunization clinic for Grade 7 and 8 students attending Mentor College on Thursday, November 27, 2025, starting at approximately 8:30 am until the end of the school day. Please note: the team may leave earlier if all eligible students have been seen. This will be the first clinic visit for the school year.

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2/21

2021-11-08 16:19:56

Student Caregiver Toolkit

Coping with COVID-19 can be stressful for school communities and families. Together we can be resilient and reduce spread. Use the Return to School form when your child is ready to return to school. If your child has been asked to stay home from school because they are showing symptoms of COVID-19, or due to a potential COVID-19 exposure, here are resources to help you care for them and your household during this period.

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20/21

2021-11-08 16:19:55

COVID-19 Return to School Form – Youth and Staff

When you are ready to return to school after experiencing symptoms, an exposure to COVID-19, or returning from travel outside of Canada, complete this form and check off only 1 box. Return this form to your school principal. Your signature confirms that the information is true. This is important to help decrease the spread of COVID-19 and protect the safety of all staff and students in the school. Please note: When getting a COVID-19 test, rapid antigen tests (e.g. PanBioTM) should not be used for anyone exposed to someone with COVID-19 or anyone who has symptoms as they are less accurate than lab-based tests.

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17/21

2021-11-08 16:19:56

COVID-19 Dismissal Protocol

What to do if your child is dismissed from school or child care. Coping with COVID-19 can be stressful for families. It’s important to follow the instructions outlined in your child’s letter. Together we can be resilient and reduce spread in households and our community.

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19/21

2025-11-19 18:15:19

T.E.A.M School Communication Letter - EN (Fall 2025).pdf

Dear T.E.A.M School Families, Peel Public Health will offer a free immunization clinic for Grade 7 and 8 students attending T.E.A.M School on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, starting at approximately 1:00 pm until the end of the school day. Please note: the team may leave earlier if all eligible students have been seen. This will be the first clinic visit for the school year.

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3/21

2021-12-15 13:14:28

Parent Letter for Private Schools on Pharmacy Testing and Holiday Travel

With the end of 2021 quickly approaching, Peel Public Health wishes to thank you for continued efforts to protect students and schools from COVID-19. This letter provides information on expanded options for COVID-19 PCR diagnostic testing in pharmacies and reminders about international travel over the holidays.

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15/21

2021-11-08 16:19:55

Update on PCR and rapid antigen COVID-19 testing options for students

The Ministries of Education and Health have launched several school-based testing initiatives for the 2021-2022 school year. This letter describes the two types of tests available for schools.

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18/21