BC GOVT NEWS -- Mandatory reporting is part of the ongoing plan to increase immunization rates for all vaccine-preventable diseases
The Province is implementing this mandatory reporting requirement through the Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation. Parents and guardians will be expected to provide public health units with immunization records for students enrolled in the provincial school system. “ In the wake of the global measles outbreaks this spring, B.C. is implementing several measures to protect children and families from this and other communicable diseases through improved immunization ,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “ Starting this school year, parents and guardians will be expected to provide the immunization status of their children to their local public health unit ,”. “ This mandatory reporting of the immunization status of students will ensure the public health system is prepared in the event of an outbreak. Furthermore, with the up-to-date records, public health can reach out to families with children behind on their immunizations and provide an opportunity to catch the...