What is it for? Hepatitis B
The hepatitis B vaccine can be routinely given to infants or pre-adolescents, depending on the provincial/territorial policy.
Where and when is it funded?
| British Columbia | Grade 6 |
| Alberta | Grade 5 |
| Saskatchewan | Grade 6 |
| Manitoba | Grade 4 |
| Ontario | Grade 4 |
| Quebec | Grade 4 |
| New Brunswick | not funded |
| Nova Scotia | not funded |
| Prince Edward Island | not funded |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Grade 4 |
| Northwest Territories | not funded |
| Yukon Territories | under 19, not previously immunized |
| Nunavut | not funded |
Recommended vaccine #4: Men-C
What is it for? Meningococcal C conjugate
The meningococcal type C bacteria causes serious infections, including meningitis.
Where and when is it funded?
| British Columbia | Grade 6 |
| Alberta | not funded |
| Saskatchewan | Grade 6 |
| Manitoba | not funded |
| Ontario | Grade 7 and 15 to 19 years old |
| Quebec | not funded |
| New Brunswick | not funded |
| Nova Scotia | 14 to 16 years old |
| Prince Edward Island | not funded |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Grade 4 and Grade 9 |
| Northwest Territories | not funded |
| Yukon Territories | Grade 9 and if leaving post-secondary |
| Nunavut | 14 to 16 years old |
Note: A new conjugate vaccine has recently been released, protecting against all four meningococcal diseases (A, C, Y and W-135). The above recommended vaccine protects only against the meningococcal-C strain. While this new vaccine - Menactra - is not funded in all provinces or territories, it is worthwhile for parents to investigate with their family physicians.
Recommended adolescent vaccine #5: MMR, for high-risk adolescents
What is it for? Measles, mumps and rubella
Where and when is it funded? MMR is only funded in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island if your child is in Grade 9.
MMR is also funded in Northwest Territories if your child is leaving the territory to attend college or university.
See page three for adult (18+) vaccination schedules
