Do you know the latest immunization schedule recommended by Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization? Does your province or territory cover these recommendations?
We've listed the vaccines you and/or your teen needs - based on age - according to the latest Canadian Immunization Guide, plus whether or not your province or territory has a publicly funded immunization program for the vaccine.
Recommended adolescent vaccine #1: Tdap vaccine
What is it for? Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (whooping cough)
This is the adult/adolescent formulation, it’s a booster for those who received Tdap as infants.
Where and when is it funded?
| British Columbia |
Grade 9 |
| Alberta | Grade 9 |
| Saskatchewan | Grade 8 |
| Manitoba | Grade 9 |
| Ontario | Grade 9 |
| Quebec | Grade 10 |
| New Brunswick | Grade 9 |
| Nova Scotia | Grade 9 |
| Prince Edward Island | Grade 9 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Grade 9 |
| Northwest Territories | Grade 9 |
| Yukon Territories | Grade 9 |
| Nunavut | Grade 9 |
Recommended adolescent vaccine #2: HPV
What is it for? Human Papillomavirus (genital warts)
This vaccine is for girls only. The second dose is given two months after the first, and the third dose six months after the second. Check with your province or territory's Ministry of Health if one, two or all three doses are funded.
Where and when is it funded?
| British Columbia | Grade 6 |
| Alberta | Grade 5 |
| Saskatchewan | Grade 6 |
| Manitoba | Grade 6 |
| Ontario | Grade 8 |
| Quebec | Grade 4 and Secondary 3rd |
| New Brunswick | Grade 7 |
| Nova Scotia | Grade 7 |
| Prince Edward Island | Grade 6 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Grade 6 |
| Northwest Territories | not funded |
| Yukon Territories | Grade 5 |
| Nunavut | not funded |
HB, Men-C and MMR schedules on page 2
