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Immunization
Vaccine Information
FloatingContent1 Remember:- Use the arm normally afterwards. Resume normal activity.
- Your child may feel no effects after the immunization; some may have minor reactions such as a slight fever or feeling tired.
- If the arm becomes red or tender after the needle, a cold damp cloth or ice pack can feel soothing on the injection site.
- Report any adverse or unexpected reactions to your public health nurse at your local health centre.
PageMiddleContent All About Vaccines - video Note: information in this video is based on Ontario schedule- refer to Saskatchewan immunization schedules. Fact Sheets containing information for routine, free vaccines are available on the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health web page. Most are available in both English and French. A brief description of the routine vaccines are listed below in the order given from childhood to adult: DTap-Polio-Hib- Protects against diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (whooping cough), polio and haemophilus influenzae type b
- For use in children under age 7 as part of the primary immunization series
- Given at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months of age
Pneumococcal 13 conjugate- Protects against 13 strains of pneumococcal bacteria that commonly cause pneumonia and middle ear infections in childhood
- For use in children under the age of 9
- Given at 2, 4, and 12 months of age
Rotavirus- Protects against a virus that causes severe diarrhea in babies and young children
- Oral vaccine given at 2 and 4 months of age
MMRV- Protects against measles, mumps, rubella (german measles) and chickenpox disease
- Given at 12 and 18 months of age
- First dose to be given on or after 1st birthday
Meningococcal-C conjugate- Protects against infection from the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis which can cause infection of the blood (sepsis) or lining of the brain (meningitis)
- Given at 12 months of age
- May be given under one year of age by purchasing vaccine, if recommended by physician
DTaP-Polio- Protects against diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (whooping cough) and polio
- Given at the 4 year old visit
- For use in children under age 7 years
Meningococcal-C A,C,Y,W-135- Protects against infection from the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis which can cause infection of the blood (sepsis) or lining of the brain (meningitis)
- Given in grade 6 as part of the routine childhood schedule
- Also given to those who are considered at high-risk such as individuals with no spleen, immune disorders, organ or stem cell transplants, cochlear implants or close contacts of a person who has the disease
Hepatitis B - Protects against hepatitis B virus which causes a liver infection
- Free for anyone born after January 1, 1984
- Given routinely in grade 6
- Also available prior to grade 6 for children coming from a hepatitis B high-risk country (talk to a Public Health Nurse for more information)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)- Protects against human papillomavirus which can cause genital warts and cancer of the cervix
- For use between the ages of 9 and 26 years
- Given at no charge to females and males in grade 6
Varicella (chickenpox)- Protects against chickenpox disease
- For use in persons over 12 months of age
- Given in grade 6, if not previously received during previous childhood immunizations
MMR- Protects against measles, mumps and rubella (german measles)
- Given in grade 6, if haven't previously received 2 doses during previous childhood immunizations
- Booster recommended for persons born after 1970
Tdap- Protects against tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (whooping cough)
- Given in grade 8
- Given to all parents and primary caregivers of infants under 6 months
- Given once as an adult boost when due for tetanus/diphtheria
Influenza- Protects against 3 seasonal strains of influenza which cause infection in the upper respiratory tract
- For use in persons over the age of 6 months
- Recommended each fall for everyone but especially important for those considered at high-risk
- Click here for more information about the influenza program
Td- Protects against tetanus and diphtheria
- For use in persons over the age of 7 years
- Given as an adult booster every 10 years
Pneumococcal 23- Protects against 23 strains of pneumococcal bacteria that commonly cause pneumonia in adults
- For use in persons over the age of 2 years
- Given free to persons 65 years of age or older. One dose- no booster required.
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