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Immunization Services

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1. Immunization Programs

Saskatchewan offers free routine childhood and adult immunizations, and free immunization programs for people at high risk.

Immunization programs for young children are delivered by public health nurses through local public health clinics. Immunization programs for school age students are delivered by public health nurses in school settings. Some physicians and Nurse Practitioners may also administer free publicly-funded vaccines (such as influenza or pneumococcal vaccines) to eligible patients.

Infants and pre-school children

Infants and pre-school children are eligible to receive free vaccines against many bacteria and viruses that cause serious diseases such as:

Diphtheria
Tetanus
Pertussis (whooping cough)
Polio
Haemophilus influenza type b
Rotavirus
Measles,
Mumps
Rubella
Varicella (chickenpox)
Meningococcal bacterial diseases
Pneumococcal bacterial diseases

School-age children

School-age children are eligible for the following publicly-funded vaccines.

Grade 6 students – hepatitis B, human papillomavirus, bacterial meningitis and varicella (chickenpox).
Grade 8 students – tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) booster.

Influenza immunizations program

All residents aged 6 months and older are eligible to get a free influenza vaccine every year.

The vaccine is particularly recommended to people at high risk of serious complications from influenza:

Adults 65 and older;
Children under five;
People with a chronic health condition;
Pregnant women;
Nursing home residents; and
Caregivers and contacts of people at high risk.

Where and when to get the flu vaccine

Free flu vaccines are available during the flu season through public health clinics, many pharmacies, and some physician and Nurse Practitioner offices.

For detailed information about flu clinic locations, dates and times:

Check the Saskatchewan Health Authority flu page;
Call your public health office; or
Call HealthLine 811.

For a list of pharmacies that offer the flu shot, check the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan website.

Travel and non-publicly funded vaccines

Travel and other vaccines are available for purchase through some public health or physician offices. You have to pay out of pocket for these privately purchased immunizations. The Ministry of Health does not reimburse for these vaccines.

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2. When to Get Immunized

Routine vaccines are provided by Public Health and other health-care providers throughout Saskatchewan. Immunizations have saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. "On-time" and "on schedule" immunizations provide the best protection against vaccine-preventable diseases and keep Saskatchewan's population healthy, safe and protected.

Printable Routine Childhood and Adult Immunization Schedules (as of December 2018)

Childhood Immunization Schedule (as of April 2018)
Age/Grade	Vaccines
2 months	DTaP-IPV-Hib (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, inactivated Polio & Haemophilus influenza type b) Pneumococcal conjugate 13 Rotavirus
4 months	DTaP-IPV-Hib (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, inactivated Polio & Haemophilus influenza type b) Pneumococcal conjugate 13 Rotavirus
6 months	DTaP-IPV-Hib (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, inactivated Polio & Haemophilus influenza type b) Rotavirus
12 months	MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella) Meningococcal conjugate C Pneumococcal conjugate 13 Hepatitis A (for children living on reserves and select Northern communities)
18 months	DTaP-IPV-Hib (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, inactivated Polio & Haemophilus influenza type b) MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella) Hepatitis A (for children living on reserves and select Northern communities)
4-6 years	Tdap-IPV (Tetanus, Diphtheria, acellular Pertussis, inactivated Polio)
Grade 6	Hepatitis B Meningococcal conjugate ACYW-135 HPV-9 (Human Papillomavirus - 9 types)
Grade 8	Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, acellular Pertussis)
6 months to 17 years	Influenza - recommended every year

Adult Immunization Schedule (as of December2018)
Age	Vaccines
18 years and older	Influenza - recommended every year Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) - every 10 years Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, acellular Pertussis) - should replace one of the Td doses MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 doses for those born since January 1, 1970 Polio - 3 doses for eligible adults Varicella - 2 doses for eligible adults
65 years and older	Pneumococcal polysaccharide 23 (one lifetime dose)

Individuals with Select Risk Factors (as of December2018)
Some people are eligible to receive these vaccines. Check with a Public Health Nurse.	Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Meningococcal conjugate ACYW-135 Meningococcal B Pneumococcal conjugate 13 Pneumococcal polysaccharide 23

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3. Immunization Forms and Fact Sheets

You may receive the following forms and documents when if your child is vaccinated at school:

Notice of Immunization French
Grade 6 Immunization Package French (includes vaccine information, consent form instructions and consent form for grade 6 school immunization)
Grade 8 Immunization Package French (includes vaccine information, consent form instructions and consent form for grade 8 school immunization)
General Consent for School Immunizations French
Immunization Consent Form Instructions - July 2019 French

Vaccine Information

French versions of these vaccine fact sheets will be available in the near future.

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b Vaccine - April 2017 French
Fluzone® High Dose Influenza Vaccine - September 2019 French
Haemophilus influenzae type b Vaccine - April 2017 French
Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B Vaccine - April 2017 French
Hepatitis A Vaccine - August 2017 French
Hepatitis B Vaccine - April 2017 French
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin - April 2017 French
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) - August 2017 French
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) New Brand - Info Sheet for Parents - August 2017 French
Immune Globulin (Human) - April 2017 French
Influenza – Fluarix Quadrivalent & Flulaval Quadrivalent Vaccines - October 2019 French
Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine - April 2017 French
Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella Vaccine - August 2017 French
Meningococcal B Vaccine - August 2017 French
Meningococcal Conjugate C Vaccine - April 2017 French
Meningococcal Conjugate A, C, Y and W-135 Vaccine - April 2017 French
Parents Can Protect their Babies from Pertussis Fact Sheet - April 2018 French
Pneumococcal Conjugate 13 Vaccine - April 2017 French
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide 23 Vaccine - April 2017 French
Polio Vaccine - April 2017 French
Rabies Immune Globulin and Vaccine - April 2017 French
Rotavirus Vaccine - April 2018 French
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine - September 2019 French
Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccine - April 2017 French
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis Vaccine - July 2018 French
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Polio Vaccine - August 2017 French
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio Vaccine - April 2017 French
Tetanus Immune Globulin - April 2017 French
Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test - April 2017 French
Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine - August 2017 French
Varicella Immune Globulin - April 2017 French

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4. Immunization Records

To obtain a record

You can obtain your immunization records from the public health office in the area where you received your immunizations.

If you received your immunizations in a First Nations community, your immunization records may be at the clinic you attended.

To locate a copy of your immunization record, public health staff will need information including your date of birth, health card number, previous address, and school(s) attended.

To keep a record

To help keep your immunization records safe and organized, use CANImmunize, a free app that provides you with the ability to:

Easily record and save your family's immunization records and information;
Access vaccination schedules; and
Manage vaccination appointments for the entire family.

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5. Immunization Rates in Saskatchewan

Childhood Immunization: 2-year and 7-year Coverage Statistics (released November 2019)

Vaccine preventable disease surveillance reports

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6. Travel Health Clinic Information

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has 12 travel health locations in communities throughout the province. These clinics offer individual risk assessment and consultation, counselling and vaccinations to protect your health during trips outside Canada. These clinics meet the standards of the Public Health Agency of Canada for the Practice of Travel Medicine.

At the SHA Travel Health Centres, registered nurses with specialized training can vaccinate all ages, including children under the age of five – a great option for families planning a trip. Assessment for malaria and altitude illness with prescriptions for recommended medications is available at some of the Travel Health Centres. Some sites have travel health products available for purchase.

Vaccines available

Certain vaccines can only be given at the larger centralized travel clinics. (For example, Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert are federally designated Yellow Fever vaccination centres). Please call ahead to ensure the appropriate vaccines are offered in your community.

Legal documentation of vaccinations may be required (i.e. Hajj and Umrah travellers).

Please plan early to allow ample time to complete your vaccination series.

Dukoral
Hepatitis A & Typhoid
Hepatitis A Pediatric
Hepatitis A Adult
Hepatitis A + B Pediatric
Hepatitis A + B Adult
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Pediatric
Human Papillomavirus 9
Influenza
Japanese Encephalitis
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
Meningococcal ACY & W-135 (conjugate)
Meningococcal B
Meningococcal C
Pneumococcal Conj. 13
Pneumococcal 23
Polio
Rabies
Shingles (Shingrix)
Tetanus, Diphtheria
Tetanus, Diphtheria, acellular Pertussis
Tetanus, Diphtheria-Polio
Tuberculin Skin Test
Typhoid – Injectable
Typhoid – Oral
Varicella
Yellow Fever
Yellow Fever replacement card

Payment

Travel health services, including consultation and vaccinations, are not provincially funded. Travelers are responsible for the cost of each vaccine they receive.

Clinics accept credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Locations

Area	Name of Clinic	Address	Telephone	Days & Hours of Operation
NORTH
Lloydminster	Lloydminster Public Health	101, 4910 50 St., Lloydminster	306-820-6225	Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
North Battleford	North Battleford Public Health	101, 11427 Railway Ave., North Battleford	306-446-6400	Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Prince Albert	Prince Albert Public Health	2^nd Floor, LF McIntosh Bldg., 800 Central Ave., Prince Albert	306-765-6506	Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm *Closed between noon and 1:00 pm
Tisdale	Tisdale International Travel Clinic Public Health office	600 110^th St., Tisdale Stall 400, Tisdale Healthplex Box 1297, Tisdale	306-873-3615	Variable days as clinic is open part time Two days/week during low travel season Four days per week in high travel season 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Closed July /August
La Ronge (Population Health Unit)	La Ronge Public Health Adult Clinic (Occupational and Post Secondary)	La Ronge Public Health, 227 Backlund St., La Ronge	306-425-2422 Ask for Public Health	Mondays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm* *closed from noon to 1:00 pm As above or offer drop in times
NNE: Pinehouse NNW: Ile-a-la-Crosse Buffalo Narrows La Loche	Public Health provides travel health consults and vaccines during the walk-in clinic	Public Health clinic	Pinehouse: 306-884-5680 Ile-a-la-Crosse 306-833-3353 Buffalo Narrows: 306-235-5813 La Loche: 306-235-5813	Walk-in clinics
Athabasca Health Authority	Travel health vaccines by public health	Stoney Rapids	306-439-2200	Public health walk-in clinics
SOUTH
Swift Current	Swift Current	El Wood Building 4^th Floor, 350 Cheadle St. W., Swift Current	306-778-5280
Rosetown & Kindersley	Rosetown & Kindersley	409 Highway 4 N., Public Health Services, Rosetown 1003 – 1^st Street W., Kindersley	306-882-2672 Ext 3/option 3
Yorkton	Yorkton	Yorkton Public Health 150 Independent St., Yorkton	306-786-0600	Every 2^nd Monday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Every Wednesday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Every Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saskatoon	Specialized Immunization & Travel Health, North East Health Centre	108-407 Ludlow St., Saskatoon	306-655-4780	Mon to Fri to book appointments Clinics: Apr 1 to Sept 30 Wednesday to Friday Oct 1 to Mar 31 Tuesday to Friday Drop ins: 4^th Thursday of the month 12:00 to 7:00 pm One Saturday clinic per month (contact for details)
Regina	Specialty Immunization & Travel Health Centre	2110 Hamilton St., Regina	306-766-7600	Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Please contact your nearest location to confirm hours of operations and available vaccines.

What to bring to your appointment

Your Saskatchewan Health Services card
A list of your medications and allergies
All available immunization records
Your detailed travel itinerary, including departure dates, type of travel (backpacking vs resort) and activities planned

Important travel websites

Public Health Agency of Canada Travel Health Information

Government of Canada Travel and Tourism Information