North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
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What vaccines do you need?
Note: Not all vaccines are free of charge; contact the Health Unit for more information.
Vaccine |
Who should receive it? |
Tetanus (Lockjaw) |
everyone, every 10 years |
Diphtheria |
everyone, every 10 years |
Whooping cough (Pertussis) |
everyone, once in adulthood |
Influenza |
everyone annually, 6 months of age and over |
Pneumococcal |
everyone 65 and older |
Hepatitis B |
people with medical, occupational or lifestyle risks and anyone who wants protection from hepatitis B |
Hepatitis A |
people with medical, occupational or lifestyle risks and anyone who wants protection from hepatitis A |
Meningococcal |
people with specific medical conditions and people living in communal residences, including students and military personnel |
Measles |
people who have not had the vaccine or the disease |
Mumps |
people who have not had the vaccine or the disease |
Rubella (German measles) |
people who have not had the vaccine or the disease |
Chickenpox (Varicella) |
people who have not had the vaccine or the disease |
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) |
females 9-45 years and males 9-26 years |
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) |
everyone aged 65- 70 years old |
Travel vaccines |
varies by destination - consult the Health Unit or your health care provider |
Adapted from Immunize.ca and the Canadian Immunization Guide.
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