Date last reviewed:
Monday, Mar 25, 2024
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2 months |
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4 months |
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6 months |
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6 months and older |
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12 months | ||
18 months |
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4-6 years of age (school entry) | ||
*Children who had chickenpox or shingles disease, confirmed by a lab test, at 1 year of age or older do not need the chickenpox vaccine and should get the MMR vaccine at 4 years of age. |
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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Grade 6 | ||
Grade 9 | ||
*Children under 9 years who are receiving the influenza vaccine for the first time need 2 doses. |
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 your child is offered, there are other vaccines you can buy. 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, community health centre, nursing station, 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.