Tag: Vaccinations
Region celebrates 25 years of polio eradication
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands has been free from Polio for more than six decades, since 1957, and boast 93% vaccination coverage, according to the Public Health Department. In 1994, the Americas, including Cayman, was the first region in the world to be certified as Polio free and is now celebrating 25 years of […]
Measles Awareness Urged
International health body, the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), recently alerted health departments around the Caribbean to be on the lookout for measles and rubella as a precaution. In light of this, the Public Health Department of the Cayman Islands is issuing an alert to the community of the need to be aware of the […]
Doesn’t want to vaccinate child
Can children enter private or public schools here without vaccinations? Is there a way to be excused? Auntie’s answer: Yes, it is possible to opt out of vaccinations and enrol your child in school in Cayman. You will need to fill out a Statement of Exemption from DES Immunization Policy, which you can find on […]
