Immunization 101

Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent harmful diseases like measles, chicken pox, whooping cough and tetanus. But knowing which vaccines to get and when to get them can be confusing. That's why we've put together this handy schedule to help you and your loved ones stay healthy and safe.

Ontario's recommended vaccination schedule by age:

Under 2 years old

2 and 4 months

• Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, haemophilus, influenza type b
• Pneumococcal conjugate

6 months

• Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, haemophilia, influenza type b

12 months

• Pneumococcal conjugate
• Meningococcal conjugate
• Measles, mumps and rubella

15 months

• Chickenpox (varicella)

18 months

• Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, haemophilus, influenza type b

Child to Teen

4-6 years

• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio (Tdap-IPV) vaccine
• Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine

Grade 7

• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
• Meningococcal conjugate (Men-C-ACYW) vaccine
• Hepatitis B (HB) vaccine

14-16 years

• Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, haemophilus, influenza type b

Adults

Every 10 years

• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio (Tdap-IPV) vaccine

65-70 years

• Shingles vaccine

65+ years

• Pneumoccocal polysaccharide (Pneu-P-23) vaccine

For more information about the recommended vaccinations and how they protect you and your family, visit the Ministry of Health's website.