Vaccines protect us by creating immunity in our bodies to a variety of serious diseases. Some of these diseases have no treatment options if you get them and for some, vaccination is the only protection.
Vaccination is proven to be a safe and effective way to protect individuals, families and entire communities from potentially deadly infectious diseases and their complications.
What vaccines do you need?
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Note: Not all vaccines are free of charge; contact the Health Unit for more information.
Vaccine
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Who should receive it?
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Tetanus (Lockjaw)
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everyone, every 10 years |
Diphtheria
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everyone, every 10 years |
Whooping cough (Pertussis)
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everyone, once in adulthood |
Influenza
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everyone annually, 6 months of age and over |
Pneumococcal
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everyone 65 and older |
Hepatitis B
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people with medical, occupational or lifestyle risks and anyone who wants protection from hepatitis B |
Hepatitis A
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people with medical, occupational or lifestyle risks and anyone who wants protection from hepatitis A |
Meningococcal
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people with specific medical conditions and people living in communal residences, including students and military personnel |
Measles
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people who have not had the vaccine or the disease |
Mumps
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people who have not had the vaccine or the disease
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Rubella (German measles)
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people who have not had the vaccine or the disease
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Chickenpox (Varicella)
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people who have not had the vaccine or the disease
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HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
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females 9-45 years and males 9-26 years |
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
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everyone aged 65- 70 years old
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Travel vaccines
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varies by destination - consult the Health Unit or your health care provider |
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