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Immunization

To speak with a Public Health Nurse call 578-2522. To make an appointment for you or your child's immunization call 578-2504. Please visit Manitoba Health's web site for more information.

Routine Childhood Immunizations

Age: DaPTP* Hib MMR** HBV Tdap PCV13 PPV23 MC MP V Flu**** HPV
2 months x x       x            
4 months x x       x            
6 months x x       x         x***  
12 months     x         x    x    
18 months x x       x            
4 to 6 years x   x             x    
10 years       xxx       x   x    
Grade 6 - girls                       x
14 to 16 years         x              
High-risk individuals only           x*** x*** x*** x*** x*** x*** yearly  

 

DaPTP* Diphtheria, acellular Pertussis, Tenanus, Polio (given as "one needle" with Hib)
Hib Haemophilus Influenzae B
MMR** Measles, Mumps, Rubella (given as "one needle" on or after the first birthday)
HBV Hepatitis B (3-dose series)
HPV Human papillomavirus
Tdap Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (given as "one needle")
PCV13 Pneumococcal conjugate 7 valent
PPV23 Pneumococcal polysaccharide 23 valent
MC Meningococcal conjugate
MP Meningococcal polysaccharide A,C,Y,W-135
V Varicella
Flu Influenza
*** More than one dose may be required depending on age
**** Given to healthy children (six to 23 months of age) starting fall 2004

High-risk individuals are those who are at risk of infection or complications. For more information, speak with your doctor or public health nurse

Your Record of Protection
Make sure your doctor or public health nurse updates your or your child's Immunization Record card after you receive an immunization. Keep the card in a safe place!

In Manitoba, vaccination is voluntary.

For more information, please visit the Canadian Immunization Awareness Program web site: http://www.immunize.cpha.ca/