Vaccinations

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?

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)	people 9-45 years
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)	everyone 50+ (free for those aged 65- 70 years old)
Travel vaccines	varies by destination. Consult your health care provider.

For more vaccination information, visit the following pages on our website or call your vaccine intake line at 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5252: