national childhood immunization record
overview
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age | immunizations (shots) | dose | notes | date given |
|---|---|---|---|---|
infancy or adolescence | hepatitis b | 2 to 4 | may be given during infancy or adolescence (3–4 doses), depending on vaccine used and provincial/territorial recommendations. | |
2 months | dtap- ipv- hib | 1 of 4 | ||
pneumococcal (pcv) | 1 of 4 | |||
meningococcal (men-c) | varies | the recommended schedule for men-c varies depending on which vaccine is used. | ||
rotavirus | varies | the recommended schedule for rotavirus immunization varies depending on which vaccine is used. the first shot may be given at 6 to 14 weeks. | ||
4 months | dtap-ipv-hib | 2 of 4 | ||
pneumococcal (pcv) | 2 of 4 | |||
meningococcal (men-c) | varies | the recommended schedule for men-c varies depending on which vaccine is used. | ||
rotavirus | varies | the recommended schedule for rotavirus immunization varies depending on which vaccine is used. | ||
6 months | dtap-ipv-hib | 3 of 4 | ||
pneumococcal (pcv) | 3 of 4 | |||
meningococcal (men-c) | varies | the recommended schedule for men-c varies depending on which vaccine is used. | ||
influenza | 1 to 2 | two separate doses at least one month apart, then yearly until 24 months of age | ||
rotavirus | varies | the recommended schedule for rotavirus immunization varies depending on which vaccine is used. | ||
12 months | mmr or mmrv | 1 of 2 | in some provinces, chickenpox is included and the shot is called mmrv. | |
chickenpox | 1 of 2 | can be given from 12 to 15 months of age | ||
pneumococcal (pcv) | 4 of 4 | can be given from 12 to 15 months of age | ||
meningococcal (men-c) | varies | the recommended schedule for men-c varies depending on which vaccine is used. | ||
18 months | dtap-ipv-hib | 4 of 4 | ||
mmr or mmrv | 2 of 2 | for convenience, may be given at either 18 months or 4–6 years of age | ||
chickenpox | 2 of 2 | if not given as part of mmrv | ||
2 years and older | influenza | yearly | public health agency of canada (phac) recommends all children ages 6 to 59 months get a yearly influenza shot. | |
4-6 years | dtap-ipv or tdap-ipv | 1 of 1 | can be given from 4 to 6 years of age | |
mmr | 2 of 2 | only if not given at 18 months | ||
12 years | human papillomavirus (hpv) | 2 or 3 doses | the hpv vaccine is recommended for females and males 9 to 26 years of age. the cost of the vaccine may not be covered by your provincial or territorial health plan. | |
meningococcal (men-c) | 1 of 1 | booster dose recommended for all adolescents | ||
14-16 years | tdap | 1 dose | adult formulation; used for people 7 years of age and older | |
other shots
depending on where you live and your child's health, your doctor may recommend other shots. talk to your doctor about whether your child needs any of the following shots.
age | immunizations (shots) | notes |
|---|---|---|
6 months of age and older | hepatitis a | your child may need this shot if:
others at risk for hepatitis a include people who use "street" drugs, men who have sex with men, and people who work with animals that have the disease or who work with the hepatitis a virus in a lab. if your child has contact with these groups of people, your child may also be at risk. your child needs two shots. usually the two shots must be at least 6 months apart. |
2 years and older | pneumococcal (ppv) | your child may need the ppv pneumococcal shot when older than age 2 if he or she:
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missed doses: if your child has missed any shots, talk to your doctor about the best way to make them up.
travel: if you are travelling or live outside of canada, your child may need other shots. talk to your local travel clinic, health unit, or doctor several months before your trip.
availability: shots may sometimes not be available or may be in short supply. in this case, talk with your doctor about the best thing to do for your child.
print out a copy of your child's schedule and keep it up to date. it is very important to keep accurate records of your child's shots—you may need your records to prove that your child has received the shots when you enroll your child in daycare or school. take the schedule with you when you visit your doctor. your doctor may need to change the schedule based on your child's special needs. keep the record in a safe place with other important documents.
put notes on your calendar to remind you when a shot is coming up. you also may want to ask your doctor to send you notices when shots are due.
this immunization schedule is based on current recommendations by the national advisory committee on immunization (naci) and the canadian paediatric society (cps). go to the provincial and territorial immunization information website at www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/provincial-territorial-immunization-information.html to learn more about the immunization recommendations in your area.
this tool provides generally recommended dates for normal immunizations based on your child's birth date. these recommendations may vary from province to province within canada. also, some diseases or treatments for disease affect the immune system. for children with these diseases or children receiving these treatments, the schedule may need to be modified. your child's health, environment, and lifestyle may also affect the shot schedule. always talk to your doctor about the best schedule for your child.
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current as of: june 12, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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current as of: june 12, 2023
author: healthwise staff
clinical review board
all healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
