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.
COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Find information on COVID-19 vaccines.
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Vaccine |
Grade 6 | Grade 9 |
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HPV 1 (human papillomavirus) |
2nd dose 6 months after 1st dose |
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| Meningococcal Quadrivalent Conjugate |
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Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) |
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1 The HPV vaccine has been offered to boys in grade 6 since September 2017.
Children with medical conditions
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.
