National Childhood Immunization Record

Infancy or adolescence

Hepatitis B

2 to 4

May be given during infancy or adolescence (3–4 doses), depending on vaccine used and provincial/territorial recommendations.

2 months

DTaP- IPV- Hib

1 of 4

Pneumococcal (PCV)

1 of 4

Meningococcal (Men-C)

varies

The recommended schedule for Men-C varies depending on which vaccine is used.

Rotavirus

varies

The recommended schedule for rotavirus immunization varies depending on which vaccine is used. The first shot may be given at 6 to 14 weeks.

4 months

DTaP-IPV-Hib

2 of 4

Pneumococcal (PCV)

2 of 4

Meningococcal (Men-C)

varies

The recommended schedule for Men-C varies depending on which vaccine is used.

Rotavirus

varies

The recommended schedule for rotavirus immunization varies depending on which vaccine is used.

6 months

DTaP-IPV-Hib

3 of 4

Pneumococcal (PCV)

3 of 4

Meningococcal (Men-C)

varies

The recommended schedule for Men-C varies depending on which vaccine is used.

Influenza

1 to 2

Two separate doses at least one month apart, then yearly until 24 months of age

Rotavirus

varies

The recommended schedule for rotavirus immunization varies depending on which vaccine is used.

12 months

MMR or MMRV

1 of 2

In some provinces, chickenpox is included and the shot is called MMRV.

Chickenpox

1 of 2

Can be given from 12 to 15 months of age

Pneumococcal (PCV)

4 of 4

Can be given from 12 to 15 months of age

Meningococcal (Men-C)

varies

The recommended schedule for Men-C varies depending on which vaccine is used.

18 months

DTaP-IPV-Hib

4 of 4

MMR or MMRV

2 of 2

For convenience, may be given at either 18 months or 4–6 years of age

Chickenpox

2 of 2

If not given as part of MMRV

2 years and older

Influenza

Yearly

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends all children ages 6 to 59 months get a yearly influenza shot.

4-6 years

DTaP-IPV or Tdap-IPV

1 of 1

Can be given from 4 to 6 years of age

MMR

2 of 2

Only if not given at 18 months

12 years

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

2 or 3 doses

The HPV vaccine is recommended for females and males 9 to 26 years of age. The cost of the vaccine may not be covered by your provincial or territorial health plan.

Meningococcal (Men-C)

1 of 1

Booster dose recommended for all adolescents

14-16 years

Tdap

1 dose

Adult formulation; used for people 7 years of age and older

6 months of age and older

Hepatitis A

Your child may need this shot if:

• Hepatitis A is found in your area.
• You and your child travel to countries with a high rate of hepatitis A. These include Mexico and countries in Central or South America, the Caribbean, Asia (except Japan), Africa, and eastern Europe.
• Your child needs medicine to help the blood clot.

Others at risk for hepatitis A include people who use "street" drugs, men who have sex with men, and people who work with animals that have the disease or who work with the hepatitis A virus in a lab. If your child has contact with these groups of people, your child may also be at risk.

Your child needs two shots. Usually the two shots must be at least 6 months apart.

2 years and older

Pneumococcal (PPV)

Your child may need the PPV pneumococcal shot when older than age 2 if he or she:

• Is First Nations or of African descent, or goes to out-of-home daycare.
• Has sickle cell disease.
• Has a damaged spleen or has had the spleen removed.
• Has a disease or condition that affects the immune system, such as diabetes or HIV.
• Has any problem that requires medicine that affects the immune system, such as chemotherapy or corticosteroids.
• Has a long-lasting disease, such as heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, or diabetes.