Routine Vaccines
Routine Vaccines in Canada
Protecting your health starts with prevention. Routine vaccines are a safe and effective way to guard against serious diseases at every stage of life—from infancy to adulthood. By staying up to date with recommended immunizations, you not only protect yourself but also help keep your family and community safe. Explore our resources to learn which vaccines you need and when to get them.
| Age / Stage | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| 2 months | DTaP-IPV-Hib (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hib) + Pneumococcal (PCV15) + Rotavirus |
| 4 months | DTaP-IPV-Hib + Pneumococcal + Rotavirus |
| 6 months | DTaP-IPV-Hib (+ annual Influenza starting ≥6 months) |
| 12 months | MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) + Meningococcal C (Men-C-C) + Pneumococcal |
| 15 months | Varicella (Chickenpox) |
| 18 months | DTaP-IPV-Hib (booster) |
| 4–6 years (preschool) | Tdap-IPV booster + MMRV (MMR + Varicella) |
| Grade 7 (~12 yrs) | HPV (Human Papillomavirus) + Hepatitis B + Meningococcal ACYW |
| 14–16 years (adolescent) | Tdap booster |
| Adults (≥18 yrs) | Tdap (once in adulthood) + Td booster every 10 years |
| Annual (≥6 months of age) | Influenza (flu) vaccine + COVID-19 vaccine |
| Age ≥65 years | Pneumococcal (Pneu-P-23) + Shingles (Herpes Zoster, age 65–70) |
| Age ≥75 years | RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine |
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