Recommended immunization schedule for school-age children & teens

Date last reviewed: 
Monday, Sep 18, 2023

Schedule for school-age children and teens

The schedule below lists what vaccines your school-age child should receive and when. Your child may be offered other vaccines if they have not had all doses of the recommended vaccines they are eligible for. 

Immunization is the best way to protect your child against many dangerous diseases. Your child should get all the recommended vaccines on time for the best protection.

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COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Find information on COVID-19 vaccines

 

Vaccine
(Click on the vaccine name to view the vaccine HealthLinkBC file)

Grade 6 Grade 9
HPV 1
(human papillomavirus)


 2 doses

2nd dose 6 months after 1st dose

 
Meningococcal Quadrivalent Conjugate  


 1 dose

Tdap
(tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) 
 


 1 dose

1 The HPV vaccine has been offered to boys in grade 6 since September 2017.


 

Children with medical conditions 

Children with certain medical conditions may need additional vaccines or additional doses of vaccines. Talk to your healthcare provider about what vaccines your child may need.
 

Vaccines for extra protection  

In addition to the free routine vaccines, you can buy other vaccines. These vaccines can help protect your child against even more diseases. Find information on vaccines for extra protection
 

It's not too late to catch up 

If your child missed a vaccine, call your local health unit or doctor's office to make an appointment for your child to get caught up. You don't need to start over if your child misses a vaccine.