Vaccinations

Pediatric Vaccination Schedule

Immunization is a very important and safe way to protect your baby’s health. For more information on immunization, please see the PHAC’s A Parent’s Guide to Immunization.

2 months old

4 months old

6 months old

12 months old

15 months old

18 months old

4-6 years

Grade 7/8:

  • Gardasil/Cervarix (HPV): Given to girls in Grade 8; recommended for any young adult. Available free for women 13-19 years at Public Health Clinics.
  • Menactra/Menveo-(meningitis): recommended one-time dose age 12 and up, anytime prior to university
  • *The annual influenza vaccine is suggested for all healthy children, ages six months and over. It is particularly recommended for children aged six-59 months as they are more likely to be hospitalized with complications from influenza.
  • For more information please consult the PHAC’s Ontario Immunization Schedule.

Adult Vaccines

Shingrix (shingles): Recommended for all patients over 50 years old. Covered by OHIP for patients between 65-70 years old.

Adacel / Tdap (tetanus, diptheria and pertussis): Recommended 1-time dose up to 64 years of age. (covered by OHIP)

Tetanus: Recommended every 10 years. Note that the Adacel vaccine also contains the tetanus shot. (covered by OHIP)

Prevnar 20 (pneumococcal / pneumonia): Recommended one-time dose at age 65; earlier if high-risk. (covered by OHIP if no prior pneumonia vaccine received)

Twinrix/Havrix-(hep A/B): Available as-needed for travel.

Travel Vaccines: Please consult a travel clinic for more information.

Flu Shots: Annual shots highly recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months, especially seniors and children. They are first available in October, and then throughout the winter months.