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.

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:

Contact Us

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

North Bay
345 Oak Street West

Parry Sound
90 Bowes St, 2nd Floor, Suite 201

Phone 705-474-1400
Toll Free 1-800-563-2808
contact@healthunit.ca