School Health

In this section you will find information to protect and promote the health and safety of school-aged children.

Parents of school-aged children can contact their local health unit for information about their child's health including:

• Free immunizations for school-aged children who:
• Missed any preschool vaccines
• Have a chronic medical condition
• Are any of the following ages
• Age four to six
• Age 11
• Age 14
• Referrals and assistance for vision, hearing and dental services
• Health information on:
• Good nutrition 
• Common childhood diseases
• Medical conditions such as allergies, asthma, diabetes
• Head lice prevention and management
• Physical activity
• Growth and development
• Talking to children about puberty and sexuality, substance use, injury prevention

For more information, view our list of community resources or contact HealthLink BC, 24-hours a day, by dialing 8-1-1.

Resources

Welcome to School: A Message from your school nurse

Welcome to School: A Message from your school nurse (Punjabi)

Health History Request Form

School Health Resource Poster