School Health

As set out in the Chilliwack School District's 2025 - 2029 strategic plan, the district is committed to caring for ourselves, each other, the community and the land through our well-being goal. To support this goal, we share resources from Fraser Health that promote the well-being of all learners including their physical, emotional, and mental health. 

Fraser Health's School Health program provides immunizations as well as health information and promotion to school-aged children, parents and teachers. 

Public health nurses also provide referrals for services and assessments such as speech, hearing, nutrition and mental health. Through the Healthy Schools Program, public health nurses partner with school districts and schools to promote physical, emotional and social well-being using a comprehensive school health approach. You can contact your public health team at your local public health unit. 

Learn more: School Health. 

Immunizations 

Throughout the school year, Chilliwack School District will share health information from Fraser Health, including information about immunizations.

To set young people up for long-term health and well-being, vaccines are offered routinely in kindergarten, grade 6 and grade 9 with catch-up opportunities in other grades. Getting your child vaccinated on schedule is one of the best ways to protect their health. 

All routine school-aged immunizations are free in British Columbia. Parents, guardians and caregivers can make an appointment with a public health unit, family doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacy to keep their children up-to-date with vaccines.  

Learn more about school-aged immunizations, including how to access your child’s records, here: Children and youth immunizations – Fraser Health Authority 

Measles 

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can spread easily among individuals who are not immune. Immunization remains the most effective way to prevent measles and protect school communities. Individuals are most likely to develop measles if they are not immune (e.g., not immunized or no previous infection) and are exposed to someone with measles, while those who are immune are at extremely low risk of getting measles. Find information on measles. 

Virtual Care

In Fraser Health, in addition to contacting a health care provider or calling 8-1-1, parents and students can contact Fraser Health Virtual Care from 10am-10pm seven days a week.