COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Find information on COVID-19 vaccines.
Vaccine |
Grade 6 | Grade 9 |
HPV 1 (human papillomavirus) |
2nd dose 6 months after 1st dose |
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Varicella 2 (chickenpox) |
2nd dose at least 3 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.
2 The chickenpox vaccine is offered to students in grade 6 who did not receive 2 doses when they were younger. It is not necessary for those who had chickenpox or shingles disease, confirmed by a lab test, at 1 year of age or older to get the vaccine.
Other vaccines your child may need
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.