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.
Which vaccines do I need?
Note: Not all vaccines are free of charge; contact us for more information.
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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 |
Check your vaccine record.
See your vaccine history to know whether you are up-to-date with your vaccines.
Get the facts.
Have a judgement-free conversation and get accurate vaccine information from doctors at VaxFacts.
For more vaccination information, visit the following pages on our website or call your vaccine intake line at 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5252: