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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 to 60 years than any other health measure. On-time and on schedule immunizations provide the best protection against vaccine-preventable diseases and keep Saskatchewan's residents healthy, safe and protected.

Printable Routine Childhood and Adult Immunization Schedules

Childhood Immunization Schedule
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
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. Recommended in every pregnancy to protect the baby from whooping cough.
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
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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