Routine vaccines are provided by Public Health and other health-care providers throughout ±¦ÍþÌåÓý. Immunizations have saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 to 60 years than any other health measure. On-time and on schedule immunizations provide the best protection against vaccine-preventable diseases and keep ±¦ÍþÌåÓý's residents healthy, safe and protected.
Printable Routine Childhood and Adult Immunization Information Sheets
Age/Grade | Vaccines |
2 months | (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, inactivated Polio & Haemophilus influenza type b) |
4 months | (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, inactivated Polio & Haemophilus influenza type b) |
6 months | (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, inactivated Polio & Haemophilus influenza type b) |
12 months | (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella) (for children living on reserves and select Northern communities) |
18 months | (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, inactivated Polio & Haemophilus influenza type b) (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella) (for children living on reserves and select Northern communities) |
4-6 years | (Tetanus, Diphtheria, acellular Pertussis, inactivated Polio) |
Grade 6 | (Human Papillomavirus - 9 types) |
Grade 8 | (Tetanus, Diphtheria, acellular Pertussis) |
6 months to 17 years | Influenza - recommended every year |
Adult Immunization Schedule | |
Age | Vaccines |
18 years and older | - recommended every year - adults up to 26 years of age (first dose must be before 27th birthday) (Tetanus, Diphtheria, acellular Pertussis) - Every 10 years. Recommended in every pregnancy to protect the baby from whooping cough. (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 doses for those born since January 1, 1970 - 3 doses for eligible adults - 2 doses for eligible adults |
65 years and older | (high dose) (yearly) for seniors who have never received any previous pneumococcal vaccines. |
Individuals with Select Risk Factors | |
Some people are eligible to receive these vaccines. Check with a Public Health Nurse. |
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