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Immunizations
: Immunization Schedule - Canada(Updated: Sept. 2011)


Below is a generalized immunization schedule according to Canadian health guidelines. Vaccination may be delayed if your child is sick with anything other than a mild cold, or if his or her immune system is weakened by immune-suppressing medications.

2 months DTap, IPV, Hib, PNEU, MENI
4 months DTaP, IPV, Hib, PNEU, MENI
6 months DTap, IPV Hib, PNEU, MENI
12 months MMR,VAR,PNEU
18 months DTaP, IPV, Hib, MMR
4-6 years DTaP and IPV, (MMR second dose may be given at this age-this varies from province to province)
Pre-Teen/Teen Hepatitis B(some children may need this during infancy)
HPV-(females 9-13yrs)
14-16 years TdaP, MENI(at 12 depending on vaccine used and jurisdiction)
SOURCE: PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA

DTaP : Diphtheria, Tetanus (lockjaw) and (Acellular)Pertussis (whooping cough)
Hib : Hemophilus influenza b / Meningitis
HPV : Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine
IPV : Injected Polio Vaccine
MENI : Meningococcal disease
MMR : Measles, Mumps and Rubella
PNEU : Pneumococcal Disease
TdaP : Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis
VAR : Varicella or Chicken Pox


Other Immunizations Topics

The information provided in this site is designed to be an educational aid only. It is not intended to replace the advice and care of your child's physician, nor is it intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you suspect that your child has a medical condition, always consult a physician.

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