The Health Care Consent Act states that all persons, regardless of age, may consent to medical treatment, provided they understand the benefits and risks of the treatment as well as the benefits and risks of not having the treatment.
There is no minimum age in Ontario for informed consent.
Students will be assessed by a nurse at the school clinic, based on the principles of the Health Care Consent Act, to ensure that informed consent can be obtained. Parents/Legal guardians are encouraged to talk with their children about the benefits/risks of immunization prior to the clinic.
You can find more about the Health Care Consent Act at https://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/
*NOTE: Men-C-ACYW135 is required for school attendance
Men-C-ACYW135 is still required even if you received Meningococcal Conjugate (Menjugate/Neis Vac) as an infant/child.
When you submit this form, Grey Bruce Public Health will receive your answers. All questions should be directed to the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Team at Grey Bruce Public Health by calling 519-376-9420 or emailing vpd@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca